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Lentil and Tomato Soup
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed (optional)
2 rashers of rindless bacon, chopped
Pinch of mixed herbs
50g/2oz red lentils
1 x 230g (9oz) can of chopped tomatoes
330ml (1/2 pint) vegetable stock
Seasoning
Method
- Heat the oil in a large pan and gently fry the onion, garlic, bacon and herbs until the onion is soft.
- Add lentils and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and stock and bring to the boil.
- Simmer for a further 20-30 minutes adding more stock if required.
- Season to taste and serve with a wholemeal roll.
