Curried Parsnip Apple Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 3 tbsp medium curry paste

• 2 medium onions (roughly chopped)

• 5 medium parsnips (peeled and cut into chunks)

• 1 cup dried red lentils

• 2 green apples (peeled and cut into chunks)

• 6-8 cups vegetable stock 

• Plain greek yogurt, to garnish (optional)

• Chopped coriander, to garnish (optional) 

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Fry the curry paste and onions together over a medium heat for 3 mins, stirring. 

2. Add the parsnips, lentils and apple pieces. Pour over the stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly and cook for 30 mins, stirring occasionally, until the parsnips are very soft and the lentils mushy.

3. Remove from the heat and blend until smooth. 

4. Serve with yogurt and garnish with fresh coriander