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!