Chickpea & Lentil Soup | VegNews

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 cup dried lentils
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 6 cups water
• 1 16-ounce can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• 1 teaspoon harissa (see recipe), or to taste (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley or cilantro