Quick Vegetable Lentil Soup

PREP TIME                                     COOK TIME

5-7 minutes                                           15 minutes                           

TOTAL TIME

20-25 minutes

SERVINGS: 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp Nuvo's olive oil
• 125g carrots (peeled and grated)
• 125g celery (chopped)
• 200g leeks (sliced)
• 200g red lentils (dried)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 750ml vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 50ml sour cream
• 2 sprigs fresh oregano (keep some portion for garnish, rest chopped)
• Nuvo's Early Harvest Olive Oil for finishing

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in a saucepan and sauté the carrots, celery, and leeks for 3 mins. Add lentils, dried oregano, and stock. Boil and then simmer for 10 mins. Put vinegar and season. Pour into bowls, add a lump of sour cream and sprinkle with fresh oregano. Finish the soup with the Nuvo's Early Harvest Olive Oil.