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Moroccan Lentil Soup
Ingredients
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
6 cups water
1 cup red lentils
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tsp garam masala
1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbs olive oil
Procedure
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In large pot saute; the onions, garlic, and ginger in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- Add the water, lentils, chick peas, white kidney beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne pepper and cumin. Bring to a boil for a few minutes then simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or longer, until the lentils are soft.
- Puree half the soup in a food processor or blender. Return the pureed soup to the pot, stir and enjoy!
Serves 8. Per Serving: Calories 242; Calories from fat 25(10%); Fat 3g; Carbohydrates 42g; Sugar 2g; Fiber 9g; Protein 14g
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