Spiced carrot & lentil soup

• Carrots600g
• Red lentils150g
• Brown onions150g
• Ground cuminstore cupboard1 tsp (5g)
• Stock cubes2 cubes
• Sliced wholemeal breadto serve

Plus salt and pepper. About £1.69 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Fry 1 chopped onion in a little oil for 5 minutes. Add 1 tsp cumin for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add 600g grated or chopped carrots, 150g rinsed red lentils, 2 stock cubes and 1.2 litres boiling water.

3. 3

   Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the lentils are soft, then blend until smooth. Season.

4. 4

   Serve with bread from the loaf.