Lauren's Lentil Soup (north African Style)

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind, minced or grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced along with leaves
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole

Recipe

• 1 place first 12 ingredients in large pot. bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for one hour.
• 2 add carrots, celery, onion and garlic. again bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils and vegetables are soft, probably about one hour. don't overcook the vegetables!
• 3 puree half the soup in a food processor or blender, then return pureed portion to the pot, stirring all together.
• 4 garnish with green onions or fresh parsley.