Mixed Vegetable Soup

Mixed Vegetable Soup


2 T olive oil
1 leek chopped
2 medium sized potato, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 large parsnip, diced
2 tbs split red lentils
1 pint of vegetable stock (or chicken broth)
Additional water
Salt & Pepper to taste

Over a medium heat sauté the leek with the oil for approximately 5 minutes.
Add the potato, carrot and parsnip.
Cook for a further 5 minutes.
Add the stock and lentils.
Bring to the boil, turn down heat, cover and then simmer for 30 minutes.
Liquidize, return to saucepan, and add water until required consistency.
Heat, season and serve immediately.