Moroccan Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 1/2 c chopped Italian parsley 

• 1/2 c chopped cilantro

• 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger

• 1 tbsp cumin seeds 

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp smoked paprika 

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 1/2 c red lentils, rinsed

• 1 large can plum tomatoes

• 6-7 c broth, chicken or vegetable

• 2 c chopped leftover cooked chicken or canned chickpeas, drained

• 1-2 tbsp lemon juice

• cilantro for garnish