Tomato and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 150g red lentils
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• 900ml vegetable stock
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• salt
• black pepper

Method

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and soften the onion for 8 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in the lentils, chopped tomatoes, stock, and oregano.
4. Simmer for 25 minutes until the lentils are soft.
5. Blend all or part of the soup, depending on the texture you want.
6. Season and serve hot.