Description
A hearty and flavorful Moroccan lentil soup packed with spices and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and spices.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables.
- This soup freezes well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Moroccan, Lentil, Soup, Vegan, Healthy