Lentil Vegetable Soup

A hearty, winter soup.

• 1 Tbsp margarine
• 1 small carrot, cut into short julienne strips
• 1 medium potato, cut into small cubes
• 1 stick celery, sliced
• 6 spring onions, chopped
• 45 g packet Spring Vegetable Soup Mix
• 4 cup water
• 415 g Sanitarium Savoury Lentils
• 1 1/2 Tbsp no added salt tomato paste

1. Heat margarine in a large saucepan. Sauté carrot, potato and celery for 2 minutes. Add shallots and sauté a further minute.
2. Combine soup mix and water. Stir into vegetables and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add Savoury Lentils and tomato paste.
4. Reheat and serve.

Garnish with extra chopped spring onions, if desired. Garnish not included in nutritional information.

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