Happy Herbivore

Moroccan Lentil Soup

Servings: 4

Description:

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 stalks, 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.

Recipe added on February 7, 2010 |