Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

Recipe by Cook's Hideout

Hearty and comforting Moroccan Red Lentil Soup is a filling and delicious dish for any night of the week. Warm African spices make this dish extra special.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• ¾ tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 garlic clove (finely minced)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cups red lentils (rinsed and drained)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Dried Mint
• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro

Method

1. Melt 2tbsp butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook until softened about 5 minutes.
2. Add coriander, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne and pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1~2 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato paste and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in broth, water and lentils; bring to simmer.
5. Simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and tender, about 15~18 minutes.
6. Whisk soup until smooth, about 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt.
7. Before serving; melt the butter in small skillet -- remove from heat and stir in mint and paprika.
8. Ladle soup into individual bowls, drizzle each portion with 1tsp spiced butter, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

View the recipe instructions at Cook's Hideout