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Moroccan Spiced Lentil Soup

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Rett Soup
Kategori Moroccan
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and carrots. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic along with the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute until the spices smell fragrant.
  • Add the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes with their juices, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  • Stir in the lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and top each serving with the chopped cilantro.

merknader

The soup thickens as it sits, so add a little extra broth when reheating leftovers to reach the texture you prefer. Stir the lemon juice in at the end rather than during cooking to keep the flavor bright. Cilantro adds freshness that balances the warm spices.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Moroccan
Equipment: Large Pot