Jack’s Cafe Recipe - Lentil and Veg Soup

JACK’S CAFE

With the cooler months upon us, we thought it would be a great idea to share one of our favourite soup recipes.

Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• Spray cooking oil • 1 large red onion, finely diced • 2 sticks celery, trimmed, diced • 2 cloves garlic, peeled, finely diced • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into small cubes • 4 medium sized tomatoes, roughly chopped • 600g canned no added salt brown lentils, drained, rinsed • 300mL reduced salt vegetable stock • 700ml water • 3 cups baby spinach leaves • 1 tablespoon parsley, roughly chopped, to serve • 4 slices crusty multigrain bread, toasted, to serve

Directions

1. Place a large pot over medium heat and spray with olive oil. Cook onion, celery and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until just softened.

2. Add the spices to the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add sweet potato, tomatoes, lentils, vegetable stock and water to the pot and bring to the boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20-25 minutes or until sweet potato is tender, cooked through and soup has thickened. Stir through spinach.

4. Divide the soup between four bowls and serve with chopped parsley, cracked pepper and grainy bread.

What is Jack’s Cafe serving up?

Jack’s Café provides a wide variety of food at the Jack Young Centre (JYC) for dine in and take away (available fresh or frozen). The menu is designed to appeal to many different tastes, encourage diversity in the food we eat, and focuses on providing healthy and nutritious options.

Recipe and photo source: Heart Foundation www.heartfoundation.org.au

Winter Warmers

Soups are easy and quick to prepare and ideal to freeze and have ready for when you don’t have time or can’t be bothered cooking.

This lentil and vegetable soup is high in nutrients and goodness and the addition of lentils will keep you fuller for longer.

You can also add in any left overs or still edible ‘ageing’ veggies that are hanging around in the bottom of the fridge. We recommend serving it with a slice of your favourite crusty bread – perfect for lunch or dinner! 30 minutes cooking time – Serves four

For weekly specials available at Jack’s Café visit www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/jyc or call 8406 8525