Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup

Name: Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Olive oil; Onion; Garlic; Ground cumin; Ground coriander; Smoked paprika; Ground cinnamon; Dried lentils; Diced tomatoes; Vegetable broth; Water; Salt; Black pepper; Lemon juice; Fresh cilantro; Fresh parsley

A Warm, Fragrant Escape in a Bowl

Experience the rich and aromatic flavors of Morocco with this hearty and comforting spiced lentil soup. It's the perfect embodiment of comfort, warmth, and coziness.

1 h 15 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Ground cumin

2 teaspoons

Ground coriander

1 teaspoon

Smoked paprika

1 teaspoon

Ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon

For the Lentils

Dried lentils

1 cup green or brown, rinsed

Diced tomatoes

1 can (15 oz)

Vegetable broth

4 cups

Water

2 cups

For the Seasoning

Salt

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Lemon juice

Juice of 1 lemon

For Garnishing

Fresh cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Preparation

Prepping the Aromatics

Heat the oil

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté onion and garlic

Add the onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Toast spices

Stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon; cook for 1 minute.

Incorporating the Lentils and Broth

Combine ingredients

Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and water to the pot.

Bring to a simmer

Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer.

Stir the soup occasionally to prevent the lentils from sticking to the bottom.

Season and cook

Season with salt and pepper, and cover the pot partially, allowing it to cook for 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

Do not let the soup continue boiling vigorously after adding the lentils as it may disintegrate them.

Cooking Process

Simmering

Keep the soup on a gentle simmer to cook the lentils evenly.

Blending (optional)

For a creamier texture, blend half the soup with an immersion blender and then mix it back in.

Final Seasoning

Adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, and lemon juice to your preference before serving.

Plating & Serving