Spicy Lentil Soup

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 heaped teaspoons of freshly ground coriander and cumin seeds
• 2 cups of soaked brown lentils
• 1 250g tin of chopped tomatoes
• 1 fresh chilli, chopped (optional)
• 2 cups of vegetable stock
• water as required
• 100ml of coconut milk

Method

Sauté onions, garlic, coriander and cumin seeds in olive oil until lightly browned. Add rest of ingredients and simmer for 30-40 minutes adding extra water until preferred consistency is reached. Add coconut milk, simmer for a further five minutes.