Moroccan Spiced 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 14.5 oz can Diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/4 cup Fresh 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.
3. 3Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
4. 4Add red lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon.
5. 5Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
6. 6Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
7. 7Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot.

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