Moroccan Lentil Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/2 cup green lentils, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Heat avocado oil in a saucepot over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic.  Cook, stirring for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Add spices and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4: Add lentils, green and red, and stir to coat with the spices.

Step 5: Add vegetable stock and tomato sauce.

Step 6: Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 7: Add cauliflower and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 8: Pour in coconut milk, add spinach and lemon juice.  Cook until the spinach is wilted.

Step 9: Serve soup with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Enjoy this flavor-packed Moroccan soup from The Daring Kitchen!