Moroccan Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Moroccan Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils (about 6 oz); 6 cups cold water; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups diced yellow onions; salt; cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup diced carrot; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers or 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 cup diced tomatoes with juice; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils (about 6 oz)
6 cups cold water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups diced yellow onions
salt
cayenne pepper
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced red bell peppers or 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
Pick over and rinse the lentils and place them in a soup pot with the cold water.
2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 20 minutes.
3
While the lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil in a medium sized saute pan and add the onion, 1/2 tsp salt, and a few pinches of cayenne.
4
Cook over medium heat until the onions are soft, 7 - 8 minutes; then add the diced vegetables, another 1/2 tsp of salt, and the spices.
5
Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
6
Add the vegetables and the tomatoes to the lentils and their broth. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
7
Season to taste with salt and cayenne.
8
Garnish with the cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils (about 6 oz), 6 cups cold water, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 cups diced yellow onions, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Moroccan Lentil Soup

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