Autumn Seasonal Soup

Our Autumn recipe, perfect for these cold, bright, windy days, was chosen by Tom from the Squash team. Tom loves sweet potatoes and his favourite place is up a tree.

Mixed root, lentil and parsley soup

Serves 6 (or 4 very hungry caterpillars!)

Ingredients
1 small leek and 1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic chopped
100g (4oz) red lentils
2 carrots sliced
1 medium potato cubed
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 sticks of celery chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1.2 litres (2 pints) vegetable stock
2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
1. Gently fry onion in oil in a largish pan until soft – 5 minutes or so

2. Stir in garlic, carrots, celery and potatoes - continue to cook for 3-4 minutes

3. Stir in lentils and then add made-up, hot stock

4. Bring to the boil then simmer for 30-40 minutes

5. Add chopped parsley, season to taste and serve

Great with oatcakes, potato cakes or rice cakes!