Carrot, Spinach and Lentil Soup

Autumn is here and I am curled up on the couch with a blanket, cozy cats and a bowl of this warming soup. Yep, autumn is definitely here!

Carrot, Spinach & Lentil Soup

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
5 carrots, grated
150g spinach
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup lentils
juice of ½ a lime
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper

Method

1. Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil, until softened. 
2. Add the grated carrot and cook for a few minutes. 
3. Add the spinach and let it wilt. Next add the vegetable stock and the lentils. Stir well. Cook over a medium heat for 30 minutes before blending to a smooth consistency. 
4. Add the lime juice and season. Sprinkle each serving with a little cayenne pepper to spice things up.

Serves 6