Name: Spicy lentil soup
Cook time: 390 min
Total time: 390 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (100g) dried red lentils; 2 small carrots (240g), chopped coarsely; 1 stick celery (150g), trimmed, sliced thinly; 2 medium potatoes (400g), chopped coarsely; 3 clove garlic, crushed; 400 gram canned diced tomatoes; 1/3 cup (100g) mild indian curry paste; 1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock; 2 dried bay leaves; 1/2 cup (140g) greek-style yoghurt; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander

Ingredients

1/2 cup (100g) dried red lentils

2 small carrots (240g), chopped coarsely

1 stick celery (150g), trimmed, sliced thinly

2 medium potatoes (400g), chopped coarsely

3 clove garlic, crushed

400 gram canned diced tomatoes

1/3 cup (100g) mild indian curry paste

1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock

2 dried bay leaves

1/2 cup (140g) greek-style yoghurt

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander

Method

Rinse lentils under cold water until water runs clear; drain

Combine lentils, carrot, celery, potato, garlic tomatoes, paste, stock and bay leaves in a 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low, for 6 hours. Season to taste.

Serve soup topped with yoghurt and coriander.

To freeze: Complete the recipe to the end of step 2. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm (1 inch) space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave on medium power (50%) until heated through
Note

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