Get cosy with a bowl of hearty lentil and lamb soup

When the weather gets cold and dreary, there’s nothing quite like a hot and comforting bowl of soup to warm you up from the inside out. And if you’re looking for a hearty and delicious soup to satisfy your cravings, look no further than this lentil and lamb soup recipe.

Packed with protein, fibre, and essential vitamins, this soup is a satisfying and wholesome meal that’s sure to leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. So grab your soup pot and get ready to cozy up with a bowl of this delicious lentil and lamb soup on a chilly night!

Recipe compliments of ROODEBERG.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large brown onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 celery sticks, trimmed, coarsely chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 900g lamb, cut into 3cm pieces
• 400g can diced tomatoes
• 1L (4 cups) chicken liquid stock or vegetable liquid stock
• 400g can brown lentils, rinsed, drained
• Fresh coriander to garnish

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, stirring for 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrot. Cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are light golden.
2. Add the lamb and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes or until just browned. Add the tomato and stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
3. Add the lentils. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the lamb is tender. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with fresh coriander.