This soup is the glorious colour of a Buddhist's robe. Like a blast of warmth, sunshine and happiness.  Very lovely; very easy.  

Creamy with a background hum of heat - you know this soup is good for your insides.

Plus, it literally takes about 10 minutes to make and is a great store cupboard standby.

Ingredients

• 1 banana shallot, finely chopped (or a bag of frozen pre-chopped shallots)
• 250g dried red lentils
• 1tsp rose harissa 
• 1tsp ground turmeric or freshly grated turmeric
• 1 garlic glove, or 1 tsp ready minced garlic
• 1 stock cube (chicken or veg)
• 1 tin coconut milk (half fat is fine)
• 2 cups water
• Salt and pepper
• 1 fresh lime for drizzling
• Olive oil for sautéing and drizzling

Method

1. Gently sauté the onions, until translucent 
2. Add the harissa, turmeric, garlic and cook for a further minute
3. Chuck in everything else and cook gently until the lentils have softened. 
4. Season to taste. 

Feeds 2 hungry souls or 3 not so famished.