Moroccan Lentil Soup with Coriander Oil

Ingredients

• olive oil
• onion
• carrot
• garlic cloves
• ground coriander
• ground cumin
• paprika
• red lentils
• vegetable stock
• fresh coriander
• garlic clove
• sea salt
• lemon juice
• hot chili oil

Preparation

1. 1heat the oil in a large lidded saucepan , add the onion , carrot , garlic , coriander , cumin and paprika
2. 2cover and sweat for 10 mins shaking the pan occasionally
3. 3add lentils and 3 / 4 of the stock , bring to the boil and boil rapidly for 10 mins uncovered , reduce the heat , cover and simmer for 20 minutes
4. 4meanwhile make the coriander oil
5. 5pour the oil into a liquidiser and add rest of the ingredients , blend until smooth
6. 6cool the soup slightly before pureeing in a liquidiser , add a little more stock if required and add salt and fresh black pepper to taste
7. 7reheat and serve with a swirl of the coriander oil on top