Lentil and vegetable soup

Ingredients

• 7 oz red lentils
• 2½ pints water
• 2 carrots sliced
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 potatoes diced
• 1 lb chopped vegetables eg. turnip, parsnip, courgette, cauliflower, leek.

Method

Place the lentils in a large saucepan with the water and boil for 10 minutes.  

Add the vegetables and bring to the boil and simmer for a further 15-20 minutes until the vegetables and lentils are soft.

Remove amount for baby before adding seasoning for the rest of the family.

Note. For a slightly more thicker consistency puree together with a slice of wholemeal bread.