MOROCCAN LENTIL SOUP

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This is a delicious, healthy, colorful soup. From Fields Of Greens by Annie Somerville. Freshly toasted and ground spices really make a difference here.

Provided by Saguaro

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup lentils (about 6 oz)
6 cups cold water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups diced yellow onions
salt
cayenne pepper
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced red bell peppers or 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Pick over and rinse the lentils and place them in a soup pot with the cold water.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • While the lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil in a medium sized sauté pan and add the onion, 1/2 tsp salt, and a few pinches of cayenne.
  • Cook over medium heat until the onions are soft, 7 - 8 minutes; then add the diced vegetables, another 1/2 tsp of salt, and the spices.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
  • Add the vegetables and the tomatoes to the lentils and their broth. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and cayenne.
  • Garnish with the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.7, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 83, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5, Protein 4.4

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