Curried Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 teaspoons curry powder, I use mild
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 1 parsnip, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 potato, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 cup dry green lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1 red apple, peeled and diced
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 liter stock, i use vegetable stock

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in large saucepan.

2. 2

   Add curry powder and vegetables.

3. 3

   Cook for 4 or 5 minutes till aromatic.

4. 4

   Add lentils, apple, tomato and stock.

5. 5

   Bring to boil and simmer for 50 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir occasionally.

7. 7

   Serve when mixture is thickened and lentils are tender.