Red Lentil, Carrot & Lemon Soup with Feta – Venerdi Australia

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 2 sticks celery, diced
• 2 large carrots, halved lengthways and sliced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 ½ cup split red lentils
• 1 tin cherry tomatoes or chopped tomatoes
• 1 litre vegetable or chicken stock
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Sea salt and cracked black pepper to season
• Olive oil for sautéing