Let lentils and a nutritious, hearty soup keep cravings at bay.

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 225 g carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 225 g swede, peeled and cut into chunks
• 450 g leeks, cleaned and sliced
• 225 g red lentils
• 400 g chopped tomatoes
• 900 ml vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• juice of 1 orange
• sea salt and black pepper

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, swede and leeks, cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Stir in the lentils.
2. Add the tomatoes, stock and tomato puree. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes until the vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in the orange juice and add seasoning to taste.