Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
• Fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
• Ground turmeric (1/2 teaspoon)
• Ground coriander (1 teaspoon)
• Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Vegetable broth (4 cups)
• Canned diced tomatoes (1 can (14 oz))
• Red lentils (1 cup)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Celery (2 stalks, diced)
• Carrot (2, diced)
• Onion (1, diced)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh cilantro and lemon juice.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!