Moroccan Lentil Soup (Vegan)
Moroccan Lentil Soup (Vegan)
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 1.5 celery ribs sliced
- 1 400g can puy lentils
- 1 400g can chopped tomato
- 1 l vegetable stock
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2-3 dried bayleaves
- 2-3 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
- splash olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and add the onions. Fry them until golden brown.Add the vegetables and soften them on low heat for about 5-7 minutes. Then add the spices and simmer for another minute or two. Next add the chopped tomato followed by the vegetable stock. Add some salt and pepper.Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are soft.When ready, remove from heat and mix in the lemon zest and juice. The juice can also be added when serving, depending on everyone's taste.
