Moroccan Lentil Soup

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup red lentil
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   In large pot saute the onions, garlic and ginger in olive oil for about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add remaining ingredients and simmer 1 to 1/12 hour, or longer, unitl lentils are soft.

3. 3

   Puree half the soup in a food processor or blender, return to pot and stir to blend.

from: RecipeZaar