Moroccan Tomato Lentil Stew (Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 leek, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 cup tomato paste
400 g chopped tomatoes
2 cups lentils
2 large potatoes, diced
3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, garlic, spices and tomato paste. Cook gently, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer until the potatoes are cooked.