Halal Easy Moroccan Lentil Chickpea Soup

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 tsp cumin, 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ginger
• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• Fresh cilantro and lemon wedges

1. 1Sauté onion, carrot, celery 7 min. Add garlic and spices 2 min.
2. 2Stir in lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, and broth.
3. 3Simmer 35-40 min until lentils are tender. Serve with cilantro and lemon.

Nutrition values are estimates.