Moroccan Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

olive oil

1 1/2 cups

chopped yellow onion

large carrot (, diced (1/2 cup))

3 cloves

garlic (, minced (1 Tbsp))

2 tsp

peeled and minced fresh ginger

2 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

ground coriander

1 tsp

turmeric

1 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

6 cups

vegetable broth (, then more if desired)

1 14.5 ounce can

petite diced tomatoes

large ((16 oz) sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups))

1 cup

brown lentils (, picked over and rinsed)

Salt

1/2 cup

chopped fresh cilantro