LENTIL AND CHICKPEA SOUP

Lentil And Chickpea Soup image

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 RawSpiceBar's Ras el Hanout Spices
4 tbs oil
1 onion sliced,
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 bay leaf
1 tsp ras el hanout
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp chilli powder or paprika
2/3 cup red lentils, washed and soaked for 10 minutes
1 can of cooked chickpeas, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 medium salad tomato, chopped
1 tbs tomato paste
1 Water
1 Salt to season
1 Coriander to garnish

Steps:

1. In a medium sized pot add oil. Allow to heat up then add in onions and garlic. Add a 1/4 tsp salt to help onions soften. Let onions cook until golden brown. 2. Add in bay leaf and ground spices. Cook off the spices for about 2-3 minutes then add in drained lentils, tomato paste and tomatoes. Stir to toast the lentils and leave it for 3-5 minutes. Then add 1.5-2 cups water to help lentils soften and cook through. Cover and leave to cook. 3. Once the lentils have absorbed the water and cooked through, add in the chickpeas. Stir then top up the pot with enough water to bring it to the brim, about 3-5 cups. Cover and leave the soup to simmer to a boil on a medium heat. 4. After about 15-20 minutes, once the soup has simmering to a rolling boil and the liquid has reduced slightly, season with salt to taste. Garnish with a handful of coriander then remove from the heat and serve.