Mexican Spiced Tomato Soup

Ingredients
Serves: 6 

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 teaspoons Mexican seasoning (see below)
• 2 cans chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Vegemite
• 2 tablespoons Worcester sauce or Soy sauce (for vegetarians & vegans)
• 6 cups (1.5litres) vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 cups (315g) red lentils
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped (or use parsley if not available)
• Mexican seasoning

• In an airtight container or small jar, combine the following
• 1 heaped tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chilli powder