Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• •1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
• •1 onion, diced
• •2 carrots, diced
• •2 celery stalks, diced
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp ground coriander
• •1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• •1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• •1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• •4 cups vegetable broth
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Juice of 1 lemon
• •Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the lentils are tender.

6. 6

   Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

7. 7

   Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.