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!