Harira (Moroccan Lentil Soup)

Ingredients

• 150g red lentils
• 400g tin chickpeas, drained
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp ginger
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh coriander and flat-leaf parsley

Method

1. Soften onion and garlic 5 min; add spices.
2. Add lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes and stock; simmer 30 min.
3. Remove cinnamon; stir in lemon juice and herbs.
4. Season; serve with crusty bread.