Moroccan Harira Soup

Ingredients

• Water (4 cups)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Cayenne pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Ground turmeric (1/2 teaspoon)
• Ground coriander (1 teaspoon)
• Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Lemon (1, juiced)
• Parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
• Tomatoes (1 can, diced)
• Chickpeas (1 can, drained and rinsed)
• Red lentils (1 cup)
• Carrot (2, diced)
• Celery (2 stalks, diced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1, finely chopped)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!