Potato and red lentil soup

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp olive oil

100g/3½ oz red split lentils

200g/7oz potatoes, peeled and chopped

750ml/1¼ pt water

1 vegetable stock cube

½ tsp dried coriander

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt, pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a pan, add onion and gently cook for 5 mins until soft but not browned.

Step 2

Add lentils, potatoes, water, stock cube, coriander, cover and simmer for 15-20 mins until the veg is cooked.

Step 3

Blitz with a hand blender until smooth, add parsley and season to taste.