After a week back at work and eating loads of good food, I need to get back to making simple and quick soups. This is what I am going to call my “Everyday Range”.

A few ingredients maybe three to six basic vegetables that are easily available and even easier to put into a soup kettle and produce a great tasty lunch. Soups you can have at work, at lunch or the weekend. Soups that you use to replace a few strategic dinners in the week.

Healthier, less calorific and filling.

Serves: 4

Approximate Calories: 748 (187 calories per serving) 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil (other types of oil will do)
• 6 small carrots peeled and chopped
• 2 Slices of ham ripped or chopped
• 1 teaspoon of hot smoked paprika
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 150 grams of Red Lentils
• Pepper to taste
• 1 Knorr chicken and 1 vegetable stockpot or equivalents
• Add hot water to (level 2 in soupmaker) or to cover the vegetables

Method:

• Put all ingredients in the soup maker and set to smooth.
• Alternatively put all of the ingredients into the pan and bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minute’s or so, then blend when done untill smooth.
• For a thinner soup add more water, for a thicker soup add less water