Tasty Carrot and Lentil soup

Lunch today is carrot and lentil soup, really easy and quick too. And if you are watching your weight the whole pan comes out at 8 weight watchers points.

You will need
600g Carrots grated (top and tailed but dont bother peeling them)
140g red lentils
2 tbsps cumin seeds
Large pinch of chilli flakes
2 tsps olive oil
125ml skimmed milk (use full if your not slimming)
1l vegetable stock ( use a cube)

Dry fry the seeds and chilli in a pan to toast them, remove half from the pan for garnish. add all the other ingredients and bring to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.
Season to taste.
Grind the reserved seeds slightly in a pestle and mortar and sprinkle on top when serving.

Ditch the ready meals!!

In the coming weeks this is where to find all those recipes...you know the ones that make you say mmmm how've you made that! Will add some kitchen tips and hints too. So watch this space...