Description
This Moroccan Lentil Soup is a hearty and comforting dish, packed with warming spices, tender lentils, and vibrant vegetables, delivering a rich North African culinary experience.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 large Yellow Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 large Carrot, peeled and diced
2 Celery stalks, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 cup Brown or Green Lentils, rinsed
6 cups Vegetable Broth
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumi
1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper, optional
Salt, to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Juice of 1/2 Lemon, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent
- Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until spices become fragrant
- Pour in the rinsed lentils and the can of diced tomatoes (undrained). Stir everything together, ensuring the lentils are well coated with the spices and vegetables
- Add the vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir occasionally
- Once lentils are cooked, remove from heat. Stir in fresh chopped cilantro and parsley. Squeeze in the lemon juice
- Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional cilantro or a lemon wedge, if desired
Notes
For added greens, stir in chopped spinach or kale during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
This soup can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day!
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg