Spicy Soup Recipe (serves 8)

Spicy Halloween Soup

You will need the following :

• 2 tsp olive oil1 tsp chilli oil

• 1/2 tsp each mustard & cumin seeds

• 1 large garlic clove, crushed

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 3 x celery stick, sliced

• 1 tsp each chilli powder & paprika

• 1/2 tsp turmeric & cayenne pepper

• 2 cups red lentils

• 2 litres of stock made with vegan stock powder

• 1 tin chopped tomatoes

• 2 tbsp tomato puree

Heat the oil on a med-high heat & add the seeds.

When they start popping, add the onion, garlic & celery and reduce heat slightly.

Cook for 5-10 minutes until soft & then add all the spices and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

Add the lentils and mix well.

Add the stock, tinned tomatoes and puree and bring to the boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Blend before serving and add pepper & cayenne to taste.

This soup will keep you warm through any cold 'trick or treating' session but if you prefer a less fiery soup, reduce the chilli. I won't be upset :)