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Moroccan Lentil Soup with Chickpeas

this is from a grocery store ad--here for safekeeping. i made it and found it wonderful.

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Ingredients

  • basil oil
  • mirepoix
  • garlic
  • lentils
  • italian tomatoes
  • vegetable stock
  • coriander seeds
  • cumin powder
  • turmeric
  • cinnamon
  • cayenne pepper
  • garbanzo beans
  • cilantro
  • salt

Preparation

  1. 1in a large stockpot , heat oil over medium heat
  2. 2add mirepoix and garlic
  3. 3cook , stirring , until soft but not browned , about 5 minutes
  4. 4stir in lentils , tomtoes , stock , coriander , cumin , turmeric , cinnamon and cayenne
  5. 5cook , covered , about 25 minutes
  6. 6using a stick blender , puree for about 15 seconds
  7. 7stir in garbanzo beans and cilantro
  8. 8add salt if desired
  9. 9heat through and serve