Lentil and Black Bean Soup

A great vegetarian soup which is really filling and full of fibre rich carbs and protein and so perfect for keeping those blood sugar levels steady.  I really love this, it's so easy to make and feels really comforting after a workout in the cold!

1 large onion

2 crushed garlic cloves                           

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon tomato puree

4oz red lentils

2oz dried black turtle beans (need soaking overnight)

Cook turtle beans according to directions on packet. Saute onion, garlic and spices and then add 500ml of vegetable stock with tomato puree.  Bring to the boil and add red lentils and cook for approx 30 minutes. Roughly mash the cooked and rinsed turtle beans and add to the soup with pepper  and juice of a lime.  Simmer for approx 5 minutes and serve garnished with coriander.