I always look forward to making lentil soup - it will warm the spirit and the heart on a cold night. This recipe was first discovered in the pages of the Women's Weekly Italian Cookbook (Jane).
Lentil Soup
Ingredients1 large brown onion
3 - 4 cloves of garlic 4 - 5 carrots 4 - 5 sticks of celery 2-3 parsnips (optional) 1 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 lb of brown lentils 6 - 8 cups of water chicken stock cubes 1/3 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Dash of chili flakes or sambal oelek Juice of 1 lemon |
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