Vegetarian

Heat rapeseed oil in a large heavy-based pan and cook onions until softened
Add garlic, paprika, cumin, dried thyme, carrots, celery, red pepper and yellow pepper and cook for 5 minutes
Add tinned tomatoes, vegetable stock, sliced courgettes and thyme sprigs and simmer for 20–25 minutes
Remove the thyme sprigs
Stir in the lentils and bring to a simmer