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Serves 8
Prep time 20 mins. incl. soaking time
Cooking time 40 mins.
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Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Red Split Lentil and Vegetable soup - don't be surprised if you go back for seconds.
Ingredients
Amount
Ingredient
250g McKenzie's Red Lentils
2 large onions sliced
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 1/2 litres boiling hot water
500g sweet potato medium size pieces
500g carrot medium size pieces
200g butternut pumpkin (optional) medium size pieces
To taste McKenzie's Natural Sea Salt
To taste McKenzie's Whole Black Peppercorns
Directions
Step 1
Soak McKenzie's Red Lentils in a bowl for 20 minutes. Place sliced onion and garlic into large saucepan with a splash of olive oil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Once onions and garlic are soft add boiling hot water. Place sweet potato, carrots (optional butternut pumpkin) into pot allowing cooking without boiling over with lid on - water level should not exceed vegetables.
Step 3
Add pre-soaked McKenzie's Red Lentils after 5 minutes and cook until vegetables are soft. Add McKenzie's Natural Sea Salt to taste and McKenzie's Whole Black Peppercorns to taste.
Step 4
When fully cooked remove from stove top and blend with electric blender until smooth and creamy. Serve with fresh crusty bread and enjoy.