Glenda's Winter Lentil Soup

Name: Glenda's Winter Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 37 min
Total time: 47 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 onion (finely diced); 2 carrots (peeled & cut into chunks); 1 large parsnip (peeled & cut into chunks); 2 leeks (washed, trimmed & sliced); 4 rashers of streaky bacon (nitrite free) (finely chopped); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 225 g / 8 oz red lentils (rinsed); 1 tablespoon tomato puree (paste) (heaped); 1.1 Litre / 2pts chicken or vegetable stock (I use organic bouillon); 1 large orange, juiced ((organic best)); sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; mature Cheddar cheese (grated); fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:37min

A cosy winter soup that includes red lentils, chunks of carrot and parsnip, sliced leeks, streaky bacon and orange juice. Glenda's Winter Lentil Soup is a hearty meal when topped with grated cheese and parsley and served with crusty bread.

Updated at: Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:28:04 GMT