Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 carrots, peeled, diced
  • 2 zucchini, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 (400 g) can brown lentils, rinsed, drained
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add carrots, celery and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add tomatoes, zucchini and stock to pan. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Add lentils to soup. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon juice.
  • Season with freshly ground black pepper.