Ingredients (Serves 6)

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
• 1 tsp medium curry powder
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 eating apple, peeled, cored & cubed
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 300 ml milk
• 3 1/2 oz (100g) red lentils

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pan and gently cook the onion over a low heat until soft.

Add the curry powder and ground ginger. Stir well and cook for a further minute.

Add the sweet potatoes and apple then pour over the stock and milk.

Add the lentils and stir well.

Bring to the boil then lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Use a stick blender and blend until smooth.