Tunisian Spiced Lentil Soup
A warm and comforting lentil soup infused with traditional Tunisian spices and herbs.
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
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- 3Stir in red lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, harissa paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- 5Stir in lemon juice and cilantro before serving.
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