Basic lentil soup

This soup is as basic as can be, but is still delicious in its own modest way, especially when served steaming hot. It also serves as a base for other soups with or without meat if you're in the mood for experimenting. Prepare the dish with less water to make a side dish that goes well with meats or fish.


Feeds two.

Lovely, nourishing lentils.

What you'll need:

• 1/2 cup lentils.
• 3-5 cups water.
• 1 onion.
• 1 carrot.
• 2-4 cloves garlic.
• 1 cube vegetable stock.
• Salt and pepper to taste. I prefer the soup to be rather salt.

What to do:

• Soak the lentils overnight.
• Chop the vegetables and water. Fry in a little oil.
• Add lentils and garlic. Bring to a boil.
• Let it simmer according to the instruction on the lentil packet. Normally this will be about half an hour. If they're cooked for too long they will get the mealy taste that has made many people loose the faith in lentils as human fodder.

For the health freaks:

• Dig in!