Best 9 Moroccan Carrot Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with this tantalizing carrot soup recipe, a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. This traditional Moroccan dish, known as "Harira b Ljzar," captivates the palate with its harmonious balance of spices, vegetables, and tender pieces of lamb or beef. The vibrant orange hue of carrots takes center stage, complemented by a rich tomato-based broth infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of ginger. As you savor each spoonful, the flavors of cumin, paprika, and turmeric dance on your tongue, creating a symphony of warmth and depth. This versatile soup can be enjoyed as a comforting starter or a satisfying main course, perfect for a cozy dinner gathering or a quick and flavorful lunch. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, this Moroccan carrot soup promises an unforgettable taste experience.

In addition to the classic carrot soup recipe, this article offers a delightful collection of variations to suit every palate. For vegetarians, a meatless version replaces the lamb or beef with hearty lentils, creating a protein-packed and equally flavorful soup. Those seeking a spicy kick can explore a variation that incorporates fiery harissa paste, adding a delightful heat to the mix. And for those who love a creamy texture, a creamy carrot soup recipe transforms the classic dish into a velvety delight, perfect for a special occasion or a comforting meal on a chilly day.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can recreate these Moroccan culinary delights in their own kitchens. Step-by-step guides, ingredient lists, and cooking tips make the process effortless and enjoyable, allowing you to bring the vibrant flavors of Morocco to your table. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast seeking new culinary horizons or a home cook looking for a heartwarming and flavorful meal, this collection of Moroccan carrot soup recipes has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let the enticing aromas of Moroccan cuisine fill your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOROCCAN SPICED SQUASH AND CARROT SOUP



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Make and share this Moroccan Spiced Squash and Carrot Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 butternut squash, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 large carrots, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
3 cups chicken stock
3 cups water
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Cut squash in half from top to bottom and place it, cut side down, on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  • Bake until squash can be easily skewered, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • With a spoon, remove seeds and discard.
  • Scrape the pulp from the skin.
  • Reserve the pulp and discard the skin.
  • Warm the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and cook until soft, 7 minutes.
  • Add the paprika, cumin, turmeric, and coriander and continue to cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add the squash, carrots, sugar, chicken stock, water, ½ teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until carrots are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Cool for 15 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in a blender in several batches for 3 minutes each batch until the soup is very smooth.
  • Strain soup through a fine strainer back into pot and gently reheat.
  • If the soup is too thick, add additional water.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the yogurt in a small bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
  • To serve, heat the soup.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of yogurt.

MOROCCAN CARROT SOUP WITH MUSSELS



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This is a Moroccan-style carrot soup, which can be served either hot or cold. Subtle sweetness (carrots), acidity (lemon), spice (cumin), fragrance (cilantro) and a touch of salinity (mussels) mirror the very aromas and flavor notes that the best of these German spätlese riesling wines deliver . The soup can also be made without the mussels, but not without the cilantro.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 bunches carrots, peeled, in 1-inch pieces
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon
1 pound mussels, scrubbed
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a 3-quart saucepan. Add onion. Cook over low heat until starting to soften. Stir in cumin, cook briefly, stirring. Add carrots and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, until carrots are very tender, about 20 minutes. Cool briefly. Purée in a blender in two batches. Return soup to saucepan, season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice. Set aside until shortly before serving.
  • Place mussels in a shallow 2-quart saucepan or sauté pan. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil, toss over high heat about a minute, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until mussels open, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove mussels, draining well so juices stay in pan. Discard any that do not open. When mussels are cool enough to handle, shuck them into a bowl, discard shells and toss mussels with remaining oil and the cilantro. Strain mussel broth and add to soup.
  • Reheat soup. To serve, place a few mussels in each of 6 warm soup plates. Serve plates to guests. Ladle soup over mussels at the table. If not using mussels, fold cilantro into soup, ladle soup into bowls and drizzle each portion with remaining oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

MOROCCAN CARROT SOUP



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A recipe from the Organic Wales site. It lists organic ingredients, but that's up to you. It is a rich, satisfying soup.

Provided by Rhiannon and Matt

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

30 g organic butter
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons freshly grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
750 g organic carrots, scrubbed and chopped
1 large organic potato, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 liters vegetable stock
1 teaspoon organic honey
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a heavy-based saucepan.
  • Add the onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper and fry for two minutes.
  • Add the carrots and potato and cook for ten minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are beginning to soften.
  • Add the stock and bring to the boil. Loosely cover, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes until the potato is cooked.
  • Leave to cool slightly then stir in the honey and orange juice, and then blend it in batches.
  • Return to the pan to heat and serve hot with fresh coriander to garnish.

SPICY MOROCCAN CARROT SOUP



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This recipe has been submitted for play in ZWT9 - Morocco. This recipe is from cookbook: Fight Back with Food. This is a nice thick, creamy, spiced carrot soup. The cilantro garnish provides a fresh, clean finish.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 lb carrot, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1 cup carrot juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons rice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat, add the onions and garlic, cook stirring frequently for 5 minutes, until onions are golden in color.
  • Stir in the carrots, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and paprika, cook for 1 minute. Add in the corrot juice, tomato paste, rice, salt, pepper and 2 cups of water, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 20 - 30 minutes.
  • Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.

MOROCCAN CARROT SOUP



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Make and share this Moroccan Carrot Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ddav0962

Categories     Low Protein

Time 40m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white onion, chopped
1 lb carrot (large)
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup plain yogurt, stirred to loosen

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, saute 2 minutes. Mix in carrots. Add broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until carrots are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir cumin seeds in small skillet over med-high heat until fragrant, 4-5 minute. Cool and then finely grind in spice mill.
  • Remove soup from heat. Puree in batches in blender until smooth. Return to same pan. Whisk in honey, lemon juice and allspice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle yogurt over, sprinkle generously with cumin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.5, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 191.3, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 13.1, Protein 5.8

MOROCCAN CARROT RED LENTIL SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Carrot

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
7 carrots, peeled, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups red lentils, rinsed until water runs clear
1-15 oz can diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, fresh lemon juice and crushed red pepper to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 2 Tablespoons in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Add the carrots and sauté until carrots are tender about 10-12 minutes. Add the spices and sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes and lentils and stir to combine. Simmer on low heat for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender. To create a creamy soup use a blender and blend soup in portions or use an immersion blender. Serve soup with fresh cilantro, crushed red pepper and fresh lemon juice. This soup freezes very well if you have leftovers. You can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.

MOROCCAN CARROT SOUP



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Make and share this Moroccan Carrot Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups clear chicken stock
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 teaspoon ground caraway
3/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon strained fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 lb peeled carrot, sliced in 1/4 rounds

Steps:

  • Boil all ingredients until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool and drain, reserving the liquid.
  • Puree the vegetables.
  • until completely smooth.
  • Add the reserved liquid and chill.
  • At serving time, garnish with minced coriander or parsley.

MOROCCAN CARROT SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Healthy     Vegan

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups soup stock (chicken/vegetable)
2.5-3lb carrots, peeled & chopped
1 softball-sized onion, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup white wine
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp parsley flakes
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch nutmeg

Steps:

  • - Pour stock into large saucepan; add carrots, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili. Cook over medium heat. - In separate frying pan, caramelize onion in olive oil. - Once onions are golden, add pecans, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and wine; cook until reduced. - Once carrots are soft, purée with hand blender until smooth. Add parsley flakes. - Stir in pecan mixture, adjust spices to taste.

MOROCCAN CARROT SOUP



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Make and share this Moroccan Carrot Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon moroccan mixed spice
400 g carrots, peeled and sliced
100 g potatoes, peeled and sliced
4 cups vegetable stock
1/3 cup red lentil, rinsed and drained
salt and pepper (to season)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook over medium heat for 5 mins or until softened. Add the garlic and morrocan seasoing and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
  • Add carrots, potato, vegetable stock and lentils. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer over a medium heat for 20 minutes or until the carrots and potatoes are very tender.
  • Blend soup mix in the saucepan using a stick blender. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.6, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 92.1, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality carrots. This will give your soup the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the carrots. They should be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will also contribute to the flavor of your soup.
  • Add some spices. This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Common spices used in Moroccan carrot soup include cumin, coriander, ginger, and paprika.
  • Garnish your soup before serving. This will make it more visually appealing. Common garnishes include fresh cilantro, chopped nuts, and a dollop of yogurt.

Conclusion:

Moroccan carrot soup is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give Moroccan carrot soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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