Harissa Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbspoil
• 1medium onionAmount1Ingredientmedium onionPreparationdiced diced
• 3 clovegarlicAmount3 cloveIngredientgarlicPreparationchopped chopped
• 1/2 tspground cuminAmount1/2 tspIngredientground cumin
• 5 cupvegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 tspsalt
• 1/2 tsppepper
• 1 cupred lentilsAmount1 cupIngredientred lentils
• 1petite diced tomatoesAmount1Ingredientpetite diced tomatoes
• 2 tbspharissa pasteAmount2 tbspIngredientharissa paste
• 1/2lemon, juiced
• Fresh parsleyIngredientFresh parsleyPreparationfor garnish for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot over medium heat, warm oil. Add onionAmount1Ingredientmedium onionPreparationdiced and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   In the pot over medium heat, add garlicAmount3 cloveIngredientgarlicPreparationchopped and cumin and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in broth, salt, pepper, red lentils, petite diced tomatoesAmount1Ingredientpetite diced tomatoes, and harissa paste.

4. 4

   Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered until lentils are soft, about 20 minutes. Add water as needed if the soup becomes too thick.

5. 5

   Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

6. 6

   Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsleyIngredientFresh parsleyPrepara...: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsleyIngredientFresh parsleyPreparationfor garnish.