Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: put the carrots, celery, red pepper, onion and garlic together in a saucepan and cook over a gentle heat for 4-5 minutes, until softened. tip in the lentils and pour in enough water to cover. add the black pepper, cinnamon, oregano and curry powder and bring to the boil. reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes. stir in the parsley and serve.

Target recipe: heat oil in pan, add onion, coriander and cumin; cook, stirring, until onion is soft. add kumara, lentils, water and crumbled stock cubes. bring to the boil and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes or until kumara is tender. blend soup, in batches, until pureed. return to pan, stir over heat until heat until hot. stir in soy sauce. serve with a dollop of sour cream or yoghurt. cheers, doreen. doreen randal, wanganui, new zealand.