Sweet and Hot Moroccan Soup

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 onions chopped
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 5 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 4 cups water
• pinch saffron threads

1. Heat onions, salt and cinnamon in oil for 3-5 minutes, then add garlic and heat for another 3-5 minutes.
   
   
2. Add carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, raisins, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and lemon juice and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables are soft.
   
   
3. Add water and saffron, bring to a boil and heat on low for 30-40 minutes.
   
   
4. Puree and serve with couscous.

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