Description
Discover the secrets to making the best Moroccan Lentil Soup – a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for chilly days. This comforting soup is a blend of tender lentils, aromatic spices, and a rainbow of vegetables that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 teaspoons ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
– 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
– 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
– 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
– 2 carrots, peeled and diced
– 1 cup diced zucchini
– 1 cup spinach, chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
4. Add the lentils, broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, and zucchini. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
5. Stir in the chopped spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
This soup can be made in advance and reheated when ready to serve. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan