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

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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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Moroccan Red Lentil Soup?

As written, 50 minutes: 15 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (30 minutes): "Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes until lentils are completely soft and sweet potato is tender."

How do I know when Moroccan Red Lentil Soup is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until lentils are completely soft and sweet potato is tender.

Do I need any special equipment for Moroccan Red Lentil Soup?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses an immersion blender (step 5) and a blender (step 5). If you do not have one, a countertop blender, filled halfway with the lid vented, replaces the immersion blender.

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Moroccan Red Lentil Soup?

The entry for Moroccan Red Lentil Soup calls for 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Can I freeze Moroccan Red Lentil Soup?

Yes. Refrigerate Moroccan Red Lentil Soup for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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