Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

Daniele and I have finally returned to our tradition of cooking for each other, which is great because it gives me lots to blog about and I get to enjoy delicious food all week.

The first recipe I tried was from Canadian Living a decent website if you haven't check it out before. Not much of a story behind this one except it was SO GOOD. Definitely one of my all time favourite recipes. I will be adding it to my personal cookbook, which is a big deal.

Ingredients
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 celery stalks, chopped
1-1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
4 cups water
1 and 1/2 cup red lentils
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, with their juices
1 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and celery. Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently. 

2. Add salt, pepper, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and ginger. Cook for another 2 minutes.

3. Add water, lentils, tomatoes, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 min.

3. Add peas, cook for another 10 minutes. 

4. Serve either along or on couscous.

It's delicious, and Christmas-coloured! What's not to like?