Lentil and kumara soup

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Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes

Healthy options: Diabetic; Egg free; Gluten free; Healthy; Low GI; Nut free; Vegetarian

Serves: 8

Type: Family; Kids; Soup

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Photography: Rob Shaw

By Jennifer Lydon

Ingredients

½ cup (100g) red lentils
2 cups (500ml) boiling water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled, cut into large slices
1kg kumara, peeled, cut into large slices
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
green onion, low-fat natural yogurt, to serve

Preparation method

Combine lentils and boiling water in a large jug. Set aside.

Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium. Cook onion for 2 minutes, until soft. Add lentils and soaking water, carrot, kumara, broccoli and 6 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly.

Using a hand blender, blend until smooth. Season to taste. Serve topped with green onion and a dollop of natural yogurt.

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