Curried Lentil & Sweet Potato Soup

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1 Large onion - finely chopped
• 500g (1lb) Sweet potatoes - chopped & diced
• 200g (7oz) Potatoes - chopped
• 4 oz Lentils
• 700ml (1.1/4pt) Vegetable stock
• 1 Tsp Curry powder
• ¼ Pt of creme fraiche
• Pepper to taste

EQUIPMENT:

• Tablespoon
• Shape knife
• Chopping board
• Measuring jug
• Large saucepan
• Vegetable peeler
• Blender

METHOD:

• In a saucepan heat the oil, add the onion and cook until soft with the lid on
• Add the sweet potatoes, the potatoes and curry powder, lentils and
  vegetable stock
• Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes until potatoes and lentils are soft
• Cool a little then puree with a blender
• Add pepper to taste
• Serve with a swirl of creme fraiche