Spiced, hearty lentil & chickpea soup @noa.shapiro

Spiced Lentil and Chickpea Soup @noa.tasty

8 servings | 1 hour 30 minutes

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium white onions, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
5 celery stalks, finely chopped
14 ounces/400 grams chickpeas, thawed if frozen
¾ cup green lentils, rinsed
¼ bunch parsley, chopped
¼ bunch cilantro, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, crushed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1½ cups/150 grams soup noodles

Seasoning:
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt

Finely chop the onions, celery, parsley, and cilantro. Place the chickpeas in a bowl of lukewarm water to soften while you prepare the vegetables.

Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over low heat. Add the onions and celery, cover, and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, turmeric, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until fragrant.

Add the chickpeas, lentils, tomatoes, parsley, and cilantro. Cover and cook for 5 minutes so the flavors begin to blend. Pour in 8 to 10 cups/2 to 2.5 liters boiling water. Return to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, whisk the flour with a few tablespoons of cold water until smooth, with no lumps. Stir the mixture into the soup along with the noodles. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes more, until the noodles are tender and the soup has lightly thickened.

Serve hot.

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