I love pushing the bounds of my culinary limits; trying new cuisines and flavors... I've been meaning to try my hand at Moroccan flavors ever since our trip to Morocco but it took an empty fridge and hungry belly to guide my hand.
Recipe:Moroccan Lentil Soup
Description
Straight out of the pantry and into a bowl... it's simply amazing!
Ingredients
1 small onion, diced
2 whole garlic cloves, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
½ cup red lentils
14 ounces diced tomatoes
½ cup baby carrots, sliced
½ cup celery ribs, sliced
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp mild curry powder
Instructions
Line a medium pot with a thin layer of water. Over hight heat, saute onions and garlic until water has absorbed, about 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Continue to cook about 15 minutes, or until lentils are fully cooked (they have expanded and are orange). Add salt to taste. Transfer 1/2 of soup to blender and puree or use an immersion blender and puree until smooth. Return to pot and mix with remaining soup. Turn off heat, cover and let rest 5-10 minutes, allowing flavors to merge before serving.
