Spiced lentil soup

2. Add the vegetables and cook for five minutes, then add the lentils and stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the lentils are tender.

3. Blend until smooth or leave chunky. Stir through a squeeze of lime juice and serve sprinkled with coriander.

Tip: Fry a few bacon pieces until very crispy and serve them as croutons. Alternatively, for a more hearty soup, add a tin of chickpeas with the vegetables.