This quick, cheerful and tasty recipe is simply a winter warmer which offers a combination of flavours that will surprise you, as well as looking colorful and inviting.  The ingredients are easily aquired from your local supermarket and the soup can easily be stored in your refrigerator for subsequent meals.

Ingredients:

1  packet of Fresh-a-Peel soup mix
1 small bowl of lentils
1 Tin of chopped tomatoes
3  Pints of water
2  tsp mixed spices
½ pint of Milk
Black Pepper & salt - seasoning


Boil the lentils for about 5 minutes, then add the Fresh-a-Peel soup mix to the water and boil for another 30 minutes.  Whilst boiling the vegetables, add the mixed spices then salt and black pepper to taste.  Blend the vegetables and spices (the longer you blend, the smoother the soup will be).  Then add the milk and tinned tomatoes to create a delicious creamy tomato and vegetable soup.

Enjoy a bowl with some whole grain toast or cheesy garlic bread topped with rocket.

Tip: Put leftovers in the refrigerator or freeze ready for another weekend winter warmer!