Name: Lentil Soup (Harira-inspired)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed; 1 can crushed tomatoes (400g); 5 cups vegetable broth; 0.5 cup celery, finely chopped; 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 0.5 lemon, juiced (for serving); salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. 2. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. 3. Stir in rinsed lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and celery. Bring to a boil. 4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir in parsley and cilantro during the last 5 minutes of cooking. 5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.