Greek lentil soup

• Red lentils250g
• Brown onions150g
• Carrots150g
• Garlic2 cloves
• Chopped tomatoes1 × 400g tin
• Stock cubes2 cubes
• Lemons1
• Sliced wholemeal breadto serve

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.09 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Fry 1 chopped onion and 150g diced carrots in a little oil for 6 minutes. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add 250g rinsed red lentils, 1 tin chopped tomatoes, 2 stock cubes and 1.2 litres boiling water.

3. 3

   Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick. Season and add the juice of 1 lemon.

4. 4

   Serve with bread from the loaf.