Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 cups hot water
1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils
3 cups chopped onions
2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

Preparation

In Dutch oven, bring water to a boil.
Add lentils; return to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
Heat over Medium-High heat until hot.
Add onions; cook 8-10 minutes or until edges of onions are brown, stirring occasionally.
Add onions to lentils.
If desired for additional flavor, pour about 1/2 cup of lentil liquid into skillet; scrape bottom and sides to remove any bits of browned onions.
Add to lentil mixture.
Stir in all remaining ingredients.
Cover: cook 20 minutes.