Tana Ramsay's Lentil Soup

Here's another yummy soup recipe from Tana Ramsay's book (yes, that's Gordon's wife) Homemade. I really like the book and I really liked this soup even though I'm generally no fan of lentils or beans. This one has both... but it also has bacon, and lemon which does a lot to brighten the flavors.

Tana Ramsay's Lentil Soup
Serves 4

70 g bacon, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp dried chili
150 g red lentils
400 g (1 tin) crushed tomatoes
400 g (1 tin) large white beans
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 litre water
1/2 tsp sugar
zest from one lemon
salt, pepper
thick yogurt, to serve
fresh coriander

Fry the bacon in a big pot until it's slightly crispy. Add the olive oil, onion, and carrots and fry for 8-10 minutes on low heat. Add garlic, garam masala and chili, stir well and add the lentils.

Add tomatoes, beans, tomato purée and water. Bring to a boil, cover with a lid and lower the heat. Simmer for 45 minutes until lentils and carrots are soft.

Remove the pot from the heat, and stir in lemon zest and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and some fresh coriander.

Recipe in Swedish:
Linssoppa med vita bönor