Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup Recipe

Warm up with this vibrant and healthy Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup! Ready in under an hour, this flavorful recipe is packed with protein and spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a comforting weekend lunch.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 311.8 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup

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How to Make Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup

  1. In a Dutch oven, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Add 1 cup of rinsed brown or green lentils.
  3. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  4. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, spray a large nonstick skillet with 1 teaspoon of nonstick cooking spray.
  6. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
  7. Add 1 large chopped onion and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are browned, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add the cooked onions to the lentils.
  9. (Optional) For a richer flavor, carefully pour about 1/2 cup of the lentil cooking liquid into the skillet, scraping the bottom and sides to loosen any browned bits. Add this mixture back to the lentils.
  10. Stir in 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  12. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a lemon wedge before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

0g

Carbs

18g