Annabel Langbein: Moroccan Pumpkin and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp each ground cinnamon, smoked paprika and turmeric
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• a pinch of saffron (optional)
• 2 carrots, peeled and grated
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 250g pumpkin, grated
• 400g can tomatoes in juice
• 2 cups puy lentils, washed
• 9-10 cups water
• 1 tsp salt and ground black pepper
• ½ cup chopped fresh coriander or parsley