Description
A warm, comforting Moroccan soup that’s packed with flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a generous splash of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté these fragrant vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, lentils, soaked chickpeas, ground cumin, and ground cinnamon. Cook for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30-40 minutes until lentils and chickpeas are tender.
- In the last five minutes of cooking, add fresh cilantro and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra olive oil, cilantro or parsley, and squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend the soup before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, Moroccan, lentils, chickpeas, comfort food, hearty, healthy