Shawarma Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ cups lentils
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ cup chopped yellow onion
• ½ cup chopped carrot
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup chopped tomato
• ½ tsp salt
• 5 cups vegetable stock
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 Tbsp Shawarma Blend
• Juice from ½ lemon
• Fresh chopped cilantro & lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pot or dutch oven heat olive oil over medium high heat
2. Add lentils, celery, onion, carrot, garlic, tomato and salt and cook until vegetables start to soften, about 8 minutes
3. Add stock, cilantro, Shawarma Blend and lemon juice. Stir to combine and bring to a boil
4. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 - 35 minutes. Try after 20 minutes and if the lentils are too al dente for you continue to cook for 10-15 more minutes or until desired doneness. Taste and adjust salt if necessary
5. Serve with chopped cilantro and lemon wedges