Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumOnion, Finely Chopped
2Stalks Celery, Finely Chopped
2teaspoonsVegetable Oil
½teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonGinger
½teaspoonTurmeric
8cupsWater
1⅓cupLentils, Rinsed
cupCooked Chickpeas, Canned,Drained
4Roma Tomatoes, Finely Chopped
½cupFinely Chopped Cilantro
¼cupLemon Juice
Salt And Pepper, To Taste

Directions

Middle Eastern for Purim

In a large pot over med-high heat, saute onion and celery in oil until softened, about 4 min. Add cinnamon, ginger and turmeric and stir to coat vegetables. Add water and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 min.

Add chickpeas and tomatoes and continue cooking for 15 min. Just before serving, stir in cilantro, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Makes 10 C Vegan

According to Magazine Per serving: Cal 124; Fat 2g; Carb 20g; Fib 4g; Pro 6g; Sod 19mg; CFF 14%

Recipe by: Veggie Life, Mar 1997 Posted to Digest eat-lf.v097.n048 by Reggie Dwork <reggie@...> on Feb 19, 1997.