Ingredients: (Serves 4) 

2 tbsp olive oil

2 onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2x 400g cans tomatoes

175g/6oz red split lentils

2 litres water

1 vegetable stock cube

2 tsp paprika

2 tsp ground coriander

Pinch of ground cumin

Handful fresh parsley, chopped

Salt, pepper

Method:

1. Heat oil in a saucepan, add onions and garlic and cook gently for few minutes.

2. Stir in undrained tomatoes, lentils, water, stock cube and spices.

3. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 40 mins.

4. Blend the soup with a hand blender, add parsley, season to taste and serve.