Lentil soup

Ingredients:

• 2L vegetable  stock
• 150g red lentils
• 6 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 medium leeks, sliced (about 300g)
• small handful of chopped parsley, to serve

Method:

• STEP 1

Heat the stock in a large pan and add the lentils. Bring to the boil and allow the lentils to soften for a few minutes.

• STEP 2

Add the carrots and leeks, and season. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 mins-1 hour until the lentils have broken down. Scatter over the parsley and serve with bread, if you like.