MOROCCAN LENTIL SOUP

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Provided by Donna St. George

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped eggplant
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/4 teaspoons cumin
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 quarts water
2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
3/4 cup dry sherry
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1 16-ounce bag dried lentils, any variety
1/2 teaspoon salt
Plain yogurt or sour cream, for garnish
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large (6- to 8-quart) stockpot over medium heat, combine the butter and oil and stir until the butter has melted. Add the onions, green pepper, carrots, eggplant and garlic. Stir well. Add the cumin, curry powder, allspice, cinnamon and red pepper flakes. Saute, stirring, until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add water, chicken broth, sherry, tomatoes and lentils, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, or until the lentils have softened. Season with salt. To serve, garnish each bowl with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 206, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 373 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mahmoud Osama
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This soup is a great value for the price. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients, but it tastes like a million bucks.


Violet Cates
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the soup turns out great.


Ghafoor Akber
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nicola Breakell
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than an hour.


Zahir Khan95
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


MD MOFEJUR RAHMAN
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was surprisingly good. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful.


Bilal Official
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots, celery, and onions, and they worked perfectly in this soup.


Nickolas Chickinger
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and healthy way to get my daily dose of lentils.


mzee baba
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This is the best lentil soup I've ever had!


Ivy Mabuku
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian recipes. This soup is definitely a winner!


M. Hassan
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week for lunch or dinner.


Mian Mian
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I love the addition of the cilantro and lemon juice. It really brightens up the soup and gives it a fresh flavor.


Alafat Ron
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This recipe is easy to follow and the soup turns out great every time. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Aadhil Automax
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Sk Arafat
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices warm you up from the inside out.


Nambooze Jennifer
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, but the flavor is anything but simple. This soup is a keeper!


Amir Raza Raza
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some lentils that were about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The soup turned out great and I didn't have to waste any food.


Dua Malik
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the soup is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Tshepang Mkhize
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This Moroccan lentil soup is a flavor explosion! The combination of spices, lentils, and vegetables creates a hearty and delicious dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner.


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