Friday, 27 April 2012

Spicy Spinach and Lentil Soup

                                               
From ww Your Week no 17 (2012)
3pp per serving (Serves 4)

Calorie counted cooking spray
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1tsp ground cumin
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp paprika
125g dried red lentils
1 litre hot vegetable stock
220g chopped tomatoes
200g spinach

Mist a pan with spray and add the onion.  Season and fry, stirring, for 5 mins or until starting to soften. Stir in the chilli, garlic and spices.  Fry, stirring, for 2 mins.
Stir in the red lentils, hot vegetable stock and tomatoes and bring to the boil.  Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 mins or until the lentils are tender and the soup has thickened.
Stir in the spinach until it has wilted and season to taste.  Serve immediately.

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