Moroccan Lentil Soup

Ingredients

2 onions, chopped

2 clovs garlic, minced

1 tsp grated fresh ginger/canned crushed ginger from Trader Joe's

6 cups water

1 cup lentils

1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained

1 19 oz can canellini beans

1 can diced tomatoes

1/2 cup diced carrots

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 tsp garam masala (see recipe)

1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom

1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 Tbsp olive oil

Garam Masala (Indian spice mixture)

1 T ground coriander

2 t black pepper

2 t ground cardamom

1 t  cinnamon

1 t ground cloves

Preparation

Saute onions, garlic & ginger in a little olive oil app 5 minutes.

Add water, lentils, beans, tomatoes, vegetables and spices.  

Bring to a boil for a few minutes then simmer 1 to 1/2 hours or longer, til lentils are soft.

Puree half the soup and return to pot.  

Add 2 Tbsp to 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and about  1/4 cup cilantro to taste.  Freshens it up!