Red Lentil Soup - Simple Seasonal

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tsp dry)
• 1 Tbsp fresh or frozen ginger, minced (1 tsp dry)
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 4 C low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 C red lentils
• 1 Tbsp fresh or frozen cilantro, plus more for garnish
• 1 cube of Dorot frozen chili peppers or 1/8 tsp dry cayenne (optional)
• 8 tsp honey for drizzling (use agave nectar for vegan)
• salt to taste