Ingredients: (Serves 4) 

1 leek, sliced

1 tbsp butter

2 large carrots, chopped

1 parsnip, chopped

1.5 litres/2⅓ pts water

200g/7oz green lentils

1 vegetable stock cube

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt, pepper

Method:

1. Melt the butter in a pan, add leeks and gently cook for 2 mins.

2. Add carrots, parsnip, water, lentils and stock cube, bring to the boil and simmer for 40-50 mins until the lentils are tender.

3. Add parsley, season with salt and pepper and serve with fresh bread.