Tomato, Lentil and Bacon Soup

Slimming World, Extra Easy FREE (no syns)

Ingredients
7oz lean bacon, bite size
1 finely chopped onion
2 crushed garlic cloves
1tsp finely grated ginger
2 sticks finely chopped celery
1 large potato, peeled and diced to half inch
1 large carrot, peeled and diced to half inch
232 fl oz veg stock, boiling hot
1 tbsp mild curry powder
4.5 oz dried red lentils
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
2-3 tbsp finely chopped coriander
salt and pepper

Method
Place a large non-stick saucepan over a high heat. Add bacon and stir fry for 3-4 mins. Add onion, garlic, ginger, celery, potato and carrot and stir fry for 1-2 mins.

Add remaining ingredients (except coriander and seasoning) and bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins until lentils cooked and softened.

Stir in coriander, season well and serve.

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