Moroccan Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Red lentils
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 can Diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Cilantro

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Stir in red lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
6. 6Stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Serve hot.

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