Granny Fraser'S Lentil Soup

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   Boil the water, add the stock cubes.

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   Once they have dissolved, add the lentils and simmer.

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   Whilst the lentils are simmering, chop the potatoes first and add to the lentils, then the carrots and lastly the leek.

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   Cook until the vegetables are soft, usually 20-30 mins depending on the size of the veg.

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   Variations-

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   *add ham/bacon.

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   *fry the leeks in butter before adding to the soup.

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   *keep it chunky or whiz with a hand-held blender.

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   Once pureed this soup freezes. To defrost simply cover the bottom of a pot with water, put the frozen soup in it and gently heat until the soup is warmed through.

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    I always make double to freeze and it rarely sees the freezer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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