I have just made this for the first time and it was so delicious that I have to put it here immediately! I have adapted it from the wonderful ‘Leon’ cookbook by Allegra McEvedy – more recipes to follow…. Makes enough for 4 to 6 hungry people 130g brown lentils 1 heaped teaspoon vegetable bouillon…
Category: Soups
Red Lentil and Cumin Soup
This soup is adapted from Rosemary Conley’s ‘Low Fat Cookbook’ and is excellent for a warming lunch and very good for you – just 193 kcals and 1.9g fat. Serves 6 1 onion finely chopped 225g or 8oz leeks halved lengthways and then sliced 225g or 8oz carrots diced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 175g or…
Sweet and Sour Corn Soup
This is adapted from a Rosemary Conley recipe and it is very quick and so low in fat and calories – just 58 kcals and 1.2g fat per serving! For a more substantial meal you could add some cooked noodles and chicken to the bowl. Serves 4 225g or 8oz frozen sweetcorn 2 fresh red…
Split Pea Soup
This is adapted from recipe by health guru Gillian McKeith and so of course it is incredibly good for you and low in fat. Perfect for lunch on a cold day – goodness in a bowl! You need to plan ahead as the split peas need to be soaked overnight. Serves 4 225g yellow split…
Chicken and Chickpea Stew
This is a fantastic budget meal that can last for days! I normally make this and have it as a meal with rice or couscous on the night and then eat the rest as soup for lunches for the next couple of days – pretty good for one chicken I think and it’s low in fat…