Moroccan Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup baby carrots sliced
• 0.5 cup celery stalks sliced
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon 
• 0.5 tsp cumin 
• 0.5 tsp mild curry powder 
• 1 tsp garam masala 
• 1 tsp ground ginger 
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 tsp paprika 
• 0.5 cup lentils red
• 14 ounces tomatoes diced
• 3 cups vegetable broth 
• 2  garlic cloves whole minced

Equipment

• pot
• blender
• immersion blender

Directions

1. Line a medium pot with a thin layer of water. Over hight heat, saute onions and garlic until water has absorbed, about 3 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Continue to cook about 15 minutes, or until lentils are fully cooked (they have expanded and are orange).
3. Add salt to taste.
4. Transfer 1/2 of soup to blender and puree or use an immersion blender and puree until smooth. Return to pot and mix with remaining soup. Turn off heat, cover and let rest 5-10 minutes, allowing flavors to merge before serving.Nutritional Information
5. Amount Per Serving
6. Calories
7. Fat
8. 70g
9. Carbohydrate
10. 90gDietary Fiber9.80gSugars4.20gProtein7.80g