Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup

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)

Directions

1. 1

   In Dutch oven, bring water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add lentils; return to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.

5. 5

   Heat over Medium-High heat until hot.

6. 6

   Add onions; cook 8-10 minutes or until edges of onions are brown, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Add onions to lentils.

8. 8

   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.

9. 9

   Add to lentil mixture.

10. 10

    Stir in all remaining ingredients.

11. 11

    Cover: cook 20 minutes.