Lunch recipe

Lentil and vegetable soup

Lentil and vegetable soup is a standard lunch made from everyday ingredients. Times are estimates; use a food thermometer for meat, poultry and fish.

15 min prep35 min cook1 serving
Standard mealVegan

Ingredients

Quantities are for one serving. The weekly planner scales them automatically.

  • 1/2 cup lentils
  • 1 carrot
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Method

  1. Prepare base6–8 min · Medium heat

    Finely chop onion and carrot; soften them in olive oil without burning.

  2. Simmer25–30 min · Low heat

    Add rinsed lentils and stock; simmer gently until lentils are completely tender, topping up water if needed.

  3. Finish2 min · No heat

    Taste and season. Ladle into bowls; blend part of the soup if you prefer a thicker texture.