Thai lentil soup

It's getting colder and colder and energy prices are creeping higher and higher. There's no better time then for making good use of the humble lentil to provide a deliciously warming and cheap nutritional hit. The office also seems to be saving money on heating and this is a fantastically satisfying soup to take for a work lunch. It's cheap, high in protein and low in fat, so can also help if you are on the 5:2 plan.


What you will need
200g red lentils
1 onion
500ml coconut milk
2-3 tea spoons Thai green curry paste
500ml water


Finely chop the onion and soften in a little bit of oil. When softened, add the curry paste to the onions and cook off the spices for a couple of minutes. Add the lentils, coconut milk and water. Cook the lentils for 10-15 minutes. Top up with more water for desired consistencey.

Serve garnished with fresh coriander.