Very Quick Lentil Soup

 Vegan

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Very soothing and nourishing as well as an excellent source of iron. This soup is very popular with babies.

Recommended age of child: from six months
Freeze time: 8-10 weeks
 
Taken from Viva! and VVF's Mother and Baby Guide.

Serves: 
4
Time: 
45 mins
Ingredients: 

225g/8oz split red lentils
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp veg margarine
juice of half a lemon
salt (optional)
black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Method: 

1. Put the lentils, onion and garlic into a saucepan with 1 litre (1 ¾ pints) water.

2. Bring to the boil and then simmer for about 30 minutes, until the lentils are very tender and pale. Or cook it in a pressure cooker on high for 5 minutes.

3. Stir well to get a smooth texture. Then add some lemon juice (start with 1 tablespoon), season as required and serve.

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