SUSTAINABILITY SOUP

People are encouraged to not waste food and to use up items rather than put them in the bin. I make soup most days as my husband loves it.

I do not have a soup maker, as so many people feel you need for making soup, so  I use a big saucepan with a lid.

• It is quick and easy to do and very simple as nothing is measured out accurately. 

• It is also extremely cheap --ideal for this time of year when many have overspent

• It is filling and warming plus most are low in calories 

First I boil the kettle and pour it into my big saucepan --probably about a litre of water

I put it on to heat and add about 2 tablespoons dried split lentils--very cheap (mine were just over £1 from Asda) they are a source of protein and fibre and are low GI

Then I add whatever is in the fridge or vegetable basket

Today it was an onion just a small red one

Then 4 carrots chopped up  followed by 4 potatoes chopped up

The jar of mango pickle was washed out and added as was the bottle of tomato ketchup.

By now it is all boiling merrily so I put on the lid and simmer until everything is soft.

I always taste before serving and add something to add extra flavour if needed--today it was tomato chilli sauce

There was plenty for 4 big portions and any left is keep in the fridge and reheated in the microwave

Serve with bread --today homemade cheesy garlic bread