As the coastal winds pick up and the days draw in, there's a natural rhythm that calls for warmth and comfort. It's a time for cosy evenings, hearty meals, and nourishing flavours.

This autumn, we've created the perfect soup to answer that call. Our Hearty Lentil & Root Vegetable Soup is a simple, one-pot wonder, packed with seasonal goodness. The secret to its incredible savoury depth is a generous sprinkle of our Everyday Seaweed Seasoning, which adds a rich, umami flavour that perfectly complements the earthy vegetables.

It's a bowl of pure comfort, designed to warm you from the inside out.

Prep time:  15 mins
Cook time:  45 mins
Serves:  6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery sticks, chopped
• 2 parsnips, peeled and diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp SeaGrown Everyday Seaweed Seasoning
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 200g dried red lentils, rinsed
• 1.5 litres of good quality vegetable stock
• A handful of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over a medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and parsnips and cook gently for 10-15 minutes until softened and sweet.
2. Add the crushed garlic, SeaGrown Everyday Seaweed Seasoning, and dried thyme. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the rinsed red lentils, then pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
4. Cover and let it gently bubble away for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the vegetables are tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For a smoother soup, you can blend half of it and stir it back into the pot.
6. Serve hot in big bowls, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a slice of crusty bread.

Good to know: This recipe makes a generous batch, and the leftovers freeze beautifully. Perfect for a quick and hearty meal on another day!