Method

This lentil and sweet potato soup is the winter warmer you need, especially with crusty bread!

Step 1:

Over a medium heat, add a dash of olive oil to a pan. Fry the onions until they become transparent, around 5 minutes.

Step 2:

Add the garlic and bay leaves and cook for a further minute.

Step 3:

Add the carrot and sweet potato, cook for a further five minutes.

Step 4:

Add the water and stir well.

Step 5:

Add the lentils, followed by the chopped tomatoes

Step 6:

add salt, Chilli Powder and Lemon Pepper. Mix well and reduce to a simmer until the carrots and sweet potatoes have softened, around 15 minutes.

Step 7:

Add the thyme and cook for a further minute.