Lentil and Asparagus Soup

Name: Lentil and Asparagus Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium head garlic; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1 red pepper; 480g dry lentils; 1.8 litres chicken stock; 1 1/2 large carrot, grated; 1 large onion, grated; 135g asparagus tips; 140g garden peas; 4 tablespoons caster sugar; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 pinch saffron; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 15min

This is a wonderfully hearty soup. Lentils are simmered with roasted garlic, pepper, asparagus, peas and carrots in a sweetened, curry-spiced chicken stock.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:56:48 GMT