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Moroccan Lentil Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Grace and Mae  PHOTO BY: What a Dish! 

"Thick, delicious and nutritious, especially in the winter!"
Moroccan Lentil Soup Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 274 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 45 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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!
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 28, 2004 by k. treat 
Upon sampling this soup, my morrocan husband stated, "something is in there that doesn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 19, 2009 by Serena 
I'm quite surprised this recipe is called "Moroccan" as the significant ingredients aren't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 9, 2004 by LAURYNLYNN 
This soup has an excellent Indian flavor. Some friends walked into the house just after I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2006 by What a Dish! 
This is good, and so easy. I did it in the crockpot, and didn't sautee anything beforehand,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 6, 2003 by Dillie 
Excellent soup - very aromatic and flavorful. However, a bottle of ground cardamom cost... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2006 by nancyh 
i love lentil soup, it always makes me feel so healthy eating it. and this one did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 16, 2003 by MELODI_W 
This was an excellent soup! I used whole cardamom seeds instead of the ground cardamom, which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 23, 2003 by DC Girly Girl 
Pretty good...nice & spicy. It made a good meal with some rice. I cooked it in a slow... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 30, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE 
This is good with a few additions/subtractions. I used turkey broth I had in the fridge... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 25, 2003 by REDWOOD99 
I really should have liked this more than I did. The combination of garam masala and cardamon... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Moroccan Lentil Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 273

  • Total Fat: 3.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 185mg
  • Total Carbs: 46g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 15.9g
  • Protein: 16g

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