Lentil Soup

INGREDIENTS

Portions: 4

1. Lentil                       115gms
2. Carrots                      55gms
3. Turnip                       30gms
4. Onion                        30gms
5. Celery                        15gms
6. Stock                        880ml
7. Milk                          150ml
8. Butter                       30gms
9. Refined flour           30gms
10. Pepper                     to taste
11. Salt                           to taste

CROUTONS

1. Bread                        30gms
2. Fat to fry                   as per requirement

Method of preparation

1. Wash lentils and put in a pan with stock. 
2. Add sliced onion and celery and shredded carrot and turnips. 
3. Add seasoning and boil gently until lentils and vegetables are tender (Approximately an hour).
4. Rub through a sieve. 
5. Melt fat, add flour. Blend well,  add milk gradually to form a smooth sauce. 
6. Add soup. Mix well. Bring to boiling point,  stirring all the time. Boil for about 3minutes. 
7. Serve hot with fried croutons.