Halal Spiced Red Pepper and Lentil Soup (Moroccan)

• 1 cup red lentils
• 3 red bell peppers, roasted or chopped
• 1 onion, 2 carrots, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp turmeric, chili flakes
• 3 tbsp olive oil, fresh cilantro

1. 1Sauté onion and carrots in oil. Add spices and tomato paste.
2. 2Stir in peppers, lentils, and broth. Simmer 25–30 min until lentils break down.
3. 3Blend partially for texture. Adjust seasoning.
4. 4Garnish with cilantro and serve with lemon.

Nutrition values are estimates.