Here are some of the soups I eat regularly
Carrot, cashew and coriander
2 onions
3 cloves garlic
10 large carrots
2T oil
1t paprika
Juice 1 1/2 limes
200g unsalted raw cashews
2litres stock
A bunch fresh coriander
Peel & chop onion, garlic and carrot and sauté with oil in a large pan with lid for 15 mins. Give it the odd stir. Add everything else except coriander leaves ( add stems) bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins. Remove from heat and add coriander leaves and blend. If it is too thick add more water.
Lightly spiced lentil soup
1T oil
1 red onion
1 red chilli
1 clove garlic
Thumb sized piece of ginger
200g dried red lentils
1t each of ground coriander, paprika & cumin
1 tin coconut milk
1 stock ****
Juice of lime
Heat oil & soften onion for a few mins add chopped chilli, garlic and ginger and cook for a few more mins. Add lentils, spices, coconut milk, stock **** and 750mls water. Simmer for 40 mins add lime & season.
Serves 4 with 11g protein & approx 230cals
I like to add a big spoon of Greek yogurt to my soups which adds 3-5g of protein or some grated cheese
