WARMING WINTER LENTIL SOUP

Ingredients

• 180 g Cleaned and sliced leeks
• 170 g Sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 80 g Lentils
• 470 ml Canned tomatoes, crushed
• 85 g Fresh kale, roughly chopped
• 2 g Fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 1/2 pcs Chili pepper (optional), cut into pieces, deseeded for less heat

Method

1. Heat 2 tbs water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes and cook, breaking them up with a spoon, for 5 minutes.
3. Add 6 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in the sweet potatoes, kale, lentils, thyme, pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Add on some fresh chili and enjoy!