Carrot and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
• 500 g carrots, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• 4 cups stock
• 2 oranges, juice of
• 1-2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 3/4 cup red lentil
• 4 teaspoons fresh coriander

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a heavy based saucepan. Saute carrots and onion until onion is translucent.

2. 2

   Add garlic, stock, orange juice, vinegar and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add lentils and continue to simmer a further 10 minutes or until lentils and carrots are soft.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

5. 5

   Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth.

6. 6

   Stir through coriander to serve.