Autumn Soup To Warm The Soul Recipe

Ingredients for Autumn Soup To Warm The Soul

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• Turnip
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• Vegetable Oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• Beef Stock
• Red Lentils
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Pork Sausage
• Fresh White Breadcrumbs
• Fresh Rosemary
• Cooking Apple
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

How to Make Autumn Soup To Warm The Soul

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over medium heat.
2. Add 1 large chopped onion, 2 chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped swede (rutabaga), and 1 chopped green bell pepper. Fry gently for 3 minutes, until softened but not browned.
3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato puree, 4 cups of vegetable stock, and 1 cup of green lentils. Season generously with salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine 1 pound sausage meat, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary. Mix thoroughly with your hands and shape into 12 small meatballs.
6. Peel and core 1 medium apple. Dice into 1cm cubes.
7. Add the apple, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and the sausage meatballs to the soup. Stir in 1 large peeled and diced potato.
8. Simmer for a further 25 minutes, or until all the vegetables and meatballs are cooked through.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
10. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped chives.