Moroccan Spiced Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups Dry Red Lentils
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 whole Yellow Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger
• 2 tsp Ground Cumin
• ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Sweet Paprika
• ½ tsp Ground Turmeric
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 whole Lemon
• ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro
• Salt

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and turmeric. Stir for 1 minute until very fragrant.
3. Add red lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are completely broken down.
4. For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend (leave some texture). Or serve as-is for a chunkier version.
5. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt. Serve topped with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.