Orange Vegetable and Lentil Soup

Makes 6 to 8 servings
PamPam

ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 oz. ground lamb (optional)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. white pepper
  • 1 orange sweet pepper, diced
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups diced orange squash
  • 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp. grated orange rind
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander

directions

  • 1

    In stockpot or large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté lamb (if using) and onion until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in cumin, allspice, cayenne and white pepper; sauté for 1 minute. Add sweet pepper, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, lentils, salt, bay leaf and orange rind; cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes.

  • 2

    Add 6 cups water and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are softened, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Stir in orange and lemon juices. Sprinkle with coriander before serving.

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