Moroccan Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Moroccan Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 small yellow onions, finely diced; 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup dried red lentils; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 2 quarts vegetable stock or 2 quarts water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small yellow onions, finely diced
2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup dried red lentils
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 2 quarts vegetable stock or 2 quarts water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and carrot and saute until soft, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, ginger and salt and continue to saute until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add lentils, tomato paste and stock.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and partially cover. Cook 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Add lemon juice and half the cilantro. Taste for seasoning. If you would like the soup thicker, pulse briefly with an immersion blender, or transfer 1/3 of the lentils and broth to a blender, puree and return to pot.
3
Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve with crusty bread.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 small yellow onions, finely diced, 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Red 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 Red Lentil Soup

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