Tunisian Spiced Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 2 stalks Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 14.5 oz can Canned Diced Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Harissa Paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

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

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