Ingredients
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1 onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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2 carrots, coarsely grated
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2 sticks celery, chopped
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2/3 cup red lentil (rinsed)
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410 g tinned chopped tomatoes
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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450 ml vegetable stock (cubes are fine)
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salt
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ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
Instructions
- In a large saucepan gently fry the onion, garlic, carrots and celery in the oil for about 5 mins, until they are soft.
- Add the lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, herbs and seasoning.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then partially cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes until thick and soft.