Thermomix recipe: Moroccan Lentil Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, peeled and halved
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 chilli, OR 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
• 20 Grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
• 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 Teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 Teaspoon ground smoked paprika
• 1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 Tablespoon turmeric
• Pinch saffron (optional)
• 1 carrot, chopped in thirds
• 1 stick celery, chopped in thirds
• 200-250 Grams pumpkin, peeled and cubed
• 50 Grams tomato paste
• 400g Tins tomatoes
• 200 Grams red lentils, rinsed
• 600 Grams liquid stock of choice
• pink salt flakes and cracked black pepper to taste
• Handfuls fresh coriander leaves
• Few sprigs parsley
• Yoghurt to serve
• Preserved lemon to serve, sliced thinly