Moroccan Harira Lentil Soup with Poached Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 8 eggs, for poaching
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped, for garnish
• 4 lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrot, and celery in a bit of olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.