Moroccan Lentil Soup

This soup is chock full of healthy ingredients that are both good and healing for your body.  A perfect antidote to winter colds and flu.

1 cup brown lentils*

1 fennel bulb, diced (approx. 3/4 cup)

1 yellow onion, diced (approx. 1 cup)

2 carrots, peeled and chopped (approx. 3/4 cup)

1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped (approx. 2 cups)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon coriander

1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

6 cups vegetable broth**

juice of 1 lemon 

Put all ingredients in a crock pot except lemon.  Cook on low 6-8 hours.  You can also put all ingredients on the stove, bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes.  Serve with a slice of lemon to squeeze over the top.