Moroccan Lentil Soup

[Guest guest]

2 onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh minced ginger

1 1/2 c. red lentils

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

6 c. water

2 potatoes, peeled and diced

15 oz can diced tomatoes

1/2 c. diced carrots

1/2 c. chopped celery

1 tsp garam marsala

1 1/2 tsp ground cardamon

1/2 tsp cayenne

1/2 tsp cumin

 

saute onions, garlic, and ginger till lightly browned in a little

olive oil (I usually skip this step). add rest ingredients and

simmer till veggies are tender and lentils done.

 

serves 6

 

**this was much better on the 2nd and 3rd day when spices had

really blended together**

[Guest guest]

Thanks Anne. This sounds delish. I love anything with lentils. Donnajandemommy <jandemommy wrote:

2 onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp fresh minced ginger1 1/2 c. red lentils1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained6 c. water2 potatoes, peeled and diced15 oz can diced tomatoes1/2 c. diced carrots1/2 c. chopped celery1 tsp garam marsala1 1/2 tsp ground cardamon1/2 tsp cayenne1/2 tsp cumin saute onions, garlic, and ginger till lightly browned in a little olive oil (I usually skip this step). add rest ingredients and simmer till veggies are tender and lentils done. serves 6**this was much better on the 2nd and 3rd day when spices had really blended together**"Welcome to the jungle we've got fun n' games.We got everything you want, honey we know the names.We are the people that can find whatever you may need.Source: Guns N' Roses "Welcome to the Jungle"

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