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Soup · British

Roasted Parsnip and Red Lentil Soup

45 min Serves 4 ~275 kcal/serving ~£3.80 (£0.95/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendlyVeganVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 500 g parsnips, peeled and diced
  • 150 g red lentils
  • 1 onion
  • 1100 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
275 kcal
Protein
11.9 g
Carbohydrate
41.8 g
of which sugars
9.5 g
Fat
4.7 g
of which saturates
0.7 g
Fibre
8.8 g
Salt
2.11 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200C (180C fan, gas 6). Toss the parsnips with the olive oil and roast for 20 minutes until starting to caramelise.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, fry the chopped onion in a large pan for 6 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the roasted parsnips, red lentils, ground cumin and vegetable stock to the pan.

  4. 4

    Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until the lentils are tender.

  5. 5

    Blitz with a stick blender until smooth.

  6. 6

    Season to taste and ladle into bowls.

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