Moroccan Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Red lentils
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
• 0.25 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice

Instructions

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

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