Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

Name: Moroccan Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 1 medium sweet potato, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 can canned diced tomatoes (14 oz can); 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Silky red lentil soup infused with warm spices like cumin and cinnamon, enriched with tomatoes and sweet potato. Cozy, hearty, and deeply satisfying.

50 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

MoroccanSoupStovetopVegetarianVegan

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils, rinsed
1 medium sweet potato, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
1 can canned diced tomatoes (14 oz can)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.
2

Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp turmeric, and 1/4 tsp paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Add 1 cup rinsed red lentils, 1 medium diced sweet potato, 6 cups vegetable broth, and 1 can canned diced tomatoes (14 oz can). Bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes until lentils are completely soft and sweet potato is tender.
5

Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend.
6

Ladle into bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot.

Questions

How long does Moroccan Red Lentil Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Moroccan Red Lentil Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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