Food Revolution Day Soup

Jamie Oliver is amazing.  Everything he does for real food, healthy eating and the next generation of Chefs inspires me.

Food Revolution Day is a worldwide phenomenon.  It is today – May 19.  It is a day that Jamie Oliver has created to bring people together who love food to share information, talents and resources; to pass on their resources and highlight the world food issues.  His aim is to inspire change in people’s food habits and to promote the mission for better food, educate everyone and reduce worldwide obesity.

“We need to get back to basics and start thinking about where food comes from”. – www.foodrevolutionday.com

So today this is how I am getting involved in Food Revolution Day.  I have created a delicious hearty winter soup to share with you. 

Food for You Reviews Food Revolution Day Soup

What you need –

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 diced brown onion
800 grams diced carrot, celery, leek, turnip, parsnip, broccoli stem, cauliflower stem, parsley (or precut veggie mix)
½ cup red lentils
½ cup dried soup mix
1.5 litres vegetable stock
420 gram can of 5 bean mix
400 gram can of diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon curry powder (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste – I used Murray River Gourmet salt flakes and cracked pepper.

What you do –

In a large pot heat the olive oil then add diced onion until translucent.  Add diced vegetables and heat through for 2-3 minutes.  Then add stock.  Stir.

Add lentils, soup mix and 5 bean mix and bring to the boil.  Simmer and add can of diced tomatoes, salt and pepper and curry powder if you wish.

Simmer until lentils and beans are cooked through – keep stirring occasionally so the lentils don’t stick to the bottom of your pot.

Serve with a dollop of natural yoghurt and some crusty bread.

Yum Yum - join me with a bowl for dinner tonight.

Thank you Jamie Oliver for all that you do for food.

Happy Food Revolution Day friends!