Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• hot water
• dried brown lentils
• onions
• instant beef bouillon
• cumin
• sugar
• salt
• cinnamon
• allspice
• ground red pepper

Preparation

1. 1in dutch oven , bring water to a boil
2. 2add lentils
3. 3return to a boil
4. 4reduce heat
5. 5simmer 10 minutes
6. 6meanwhile , spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray
7. 7heat over medium-high heat until hot
8. 8add onions
9. 9cook 8-10 minutes or until edges of onions are brown , stirring occasionally
10. 10add onions to lentils
11. 11if desired for additional flavor , pour about 1 / 2 cup of lentil liquid into skillet
12. 12scrape bottom and sides to remove any bits of browned onions
13. 13add to lentil mixture
14. 14stir in all remaining ingredients
15. 15cover: cook 20 minutes