Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup
Prep:10 mins
Serves 4
2 tsp cumin seedslarge pinch chilli flakes1 tbsp olive oil1 red onion, chopped140g red split lentils850ml vegetable stock or water400g can tomatoes, whole or chopped200g can chickpeas or ½ a can, drained and rinsed (freeze leftovers)small bunch coriander, roughly chopped (save a few leaves, to serve)4 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt, to serve
STEP 1Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a large pinch of chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas.STEP 2Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 chopped red onion, and cook for 5 mins.STEP 3Stir in 140g red split lentils, 850ml vegetable stock or water and a 400g can tomatoes, then bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have softened.STEP 4Whizz the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until it is a rough purée, pour back into the pan and add a 200g can drained and rinsed chickpeas.STEP 5Heat gently, season well and stir in a small bunch of chopped coriander, reserving a few leaves to serve. Finish with 4 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt and extra coriander leaves.
