Vegetarian Harira - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 3/4 cups yellow onions, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/2 cup tomato puree
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
1/3 cup celery, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
8 lemon wedges

Preparation

In a large pot, heat the oil and saute the onions and garlic until onions are translucent (5 minutes). Add the next 9 ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in beans and next 5 ingredients (through garbanzo beans) and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with lemon wedges.