It’s certainly Autumn here in the Welsh valleys. I’m wrapped up nice and warm with a cup of tea whilst I write this.

With the cold in mind, I came up with a delicious and hearty soup to warm your cockles.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp of oil

1 onion, peeled and chopped

2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped

1 can of chopped tomatoes (and then fill the can back up for a can of water to add too.)

1 can of sweetcorn, drained

A large handful of dry red lentils

1 tbsp of chilli flakes

1 tbsp of cumin

Salt and pepper to flavour

1 can of butterbeans, drained

A handful of fresh baby leaf spinach

A dollop of vegan mayo to cool if needed

 

Method:

1. In a large pan, fry the onion and garlic in the oil for approximately 3 minutes.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan, with all the herbs and spices, mixing well and keeping the heat medium.
3. Add the lentils and water and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Now add the sweetcorn and butterbeans, mixing throughout.
5. Does it smell great yet? If not, add more herbs and spices to get it to your liking.
6. Turn up the heat for the last five minutes of cooking and add the baby leaf spinach.
7. Enjoy with a good dollop of creamy mayo, sour cream or your own homemade aquafaba goodness.

This dish is full of protein and will fill you up for sure.