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Tunisian Spiced Lentil Soup

A warm and comforting lentil soup infused with traditional Tunisian spices and herbs.

45m4 servings
DAIRY-freeEGG-free
280 cal|15g protein|40g carbs|5g fat|15g fiber

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

  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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