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Moroccan Lentil Soup

5 from 1 vote
Are you hunting for that perfect dish that's healthy, hearty, and oh-so-flavorful? Dive right into the magical world of Moroccan Lentil Soup. This staple from the vibrant streets of Morocco is not just bursting with taste, but it's also jam-packed with nutrients. Let’s cook up a storm, shall we?
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Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • * 1 cup green lentils about 190g
  • * 2 large carrots diced
  • * 2 stalks celery diced
  • * 1 large onion finely chopped
  • * 2 cloves garlic minced
  • * 1 tsp ground cumin about 5g
  • * 1/2 tsp ground turmeric about 2.5g
  • * 1/2 tsp smoked paprika about 2.5g
  • * 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon about 1.25g
  • * 4 cups vegetable broth about 950ml
  • * 1 can 14 oz. diced tomatoes (about 400g)
  • * 2 tbsp olive oil about 30ml
  • * Salt and pepper to taste
  • * A handful of fresh cilantro chopped
  • * 1 lemon zested and juiced

Method
 

  1. Start by heating the olive oil in a large pot on medium heat.
  2. Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onions turn translucent.
  3. Throw in the garlic, stirring constantly for another minute.
  4. Introduce the cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, and cinnamon. Cook this fragrant mix for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes and give everything a good mix.
  6. Add the lentils and the vegetable broth next. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Let the Moroccan Lentil Soup come to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 35-40 minutes. Your lentils should be tender by then.
  8. Before serving, stir in the fresh cilantro, lemon zest, and juice. Adjust seasonings if needed.

Notes

1. Using a quality vegetable broth can make a world of difference. It sets the base for our Moroccan Lentil Soup.
2. Feel like kicking up the heat a notch? Add a dash of cayenne pepper!
3. The longer you let it simmer, the richer the flavors become. But, always watch out not to overcook the lentils.
4. Lentils can absorb a lot of water. If your soup thickens too much upon standing, just add a bit more broth or water and adjust the seasonings.