Feeling porky....


No not a pork recipe (by the way, the only pork products I eat are hotdogs. I am one of those rare people who can't stand bacon and sausages - yuck!)

No I am refering to my slightly expanded waistline due to the season of gluttony.

So, with that in mind, here is a lovely low fat soup recipe. hearty enough for this cold weather, really tasty and soothing, but no bad things to worry about. (I actually do a great soup with hot dogs in but I'll save that for another time ;-) )

Tomato, Cumin & Lentil Soup

2 tins of toms, chopped
one red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, ditto
a tablespoon of cumin seeds
2 tablespoons of dark muscovado sugar
2 pints of stock (beef stock cubs give a nice kick)
200g red lentils

Simmer the onions in about 1/2 pint of the stock for 10 mins or so until they have softened.
Toast the cumin seeds until aromatic and either grind in pestle and mortar or in a spice grinder (our wet and dry grinder is a godsend for this sort of thing. I must use ot at least twice a week. We had one on our wedding list but no-one bought it. I think people thought it sounded like a sex toy. I digress...)
Add the cumin, chopped garlic, tomatoes, lentils, rest of the stock and the sugar.
Simmer all for 30 mins or so or until the lentils are tender.
Serve with virtuous granary toast whilst wearing an arran sweater. Enjoy!