Moroccan Lentil Vegetable Soup

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Not only does this taste good it’s very healthy. this recipe is from a diabetic cook book. lots of vegetable, and because the lentils are high in soluble fiber this is a good recipe to lower blood cholesterol.

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Steps

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Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.

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Add onion and garlic.

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Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender , stirring occasionally.

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Stir in lentils , coriander , cumin , black pepper and cinnamon.

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Cook 2 minutes.

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Add chicken broth , celery and sun-dried tomatoes.

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Bring to a boil over high heat.

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Reduce heat to low.

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Simmer , covered 25 minutes.

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Stir in squash , bell pepper and parsley.

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Continue cooking covered 10 minutes or until lentils are tender.

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Top with plum tomatoes and cilantro just before serving.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, dry lentils, ground coriander, ground cumin, black pepper, ground cinnamon, reduced-sodium chicken broth, celery, sun-dried tomato, summer squash, green bell pepper, parsley, plum tomato, cilantro