Moroccan Lentil Soup Recipe
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Moroccan Lentil Soup

By: Grace and Mae 
"Thick, delicious and nutritious, especially in the winter!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (334)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 45 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 plus servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. In large pot saute; the onions, garlic, and ginger in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the water, lentils, chick peas, white kidney beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne pepper and cumin. Bring to a boil for a few minutes then simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or longer, until the lentils are soft.
  3. Puree half the soup in a food processor or blender. Return the pureed soup to the pot, stir and enjoy!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 329 | Total Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2009 by Serena   view full review
I'm quite surprised this recipe is called "Moroccan" as the significant ingredients aren't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2004 by k. treat   view full review
Upon sampling this soup, my morrocan husband stated, "something is in there that doesn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2004 by LAURYNLYNN   view full review
This soup has an excellent Indian flavor. Some friends walked into the house just after I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by What a Dish!   view full review
This is good, and so easy. I did it in the crockpot, and didn't sautee anything beforehand,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2003 by Dillie   view full review
Excellent soup - very aromatic and flavorful. However, a bottle of ground cardamom cost...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2006 by nancyh   view full review
i love lentil soup, it always makes me feel so healthy eating it. and this one did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by MELODI_W   view full review
This was an excellent soup! I used whole cardamom seeds instead of the ground cardamom, which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2003 by REDWOOD99   view full review
I really should have liked this more than I did. The combination of garam masala and cardamon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE   view full review
This is good with a few additions/subtractions. I used turkey broth I had in the fridge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2003 by DC Girly Girl   view full review
Pretty good...nice & spicy. It made a good meal with some rice. I cooked it in a slow...

 

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