Moroccan Lentil Soup

Moroccan Lentil Soup

Thick, delicious and nutritious, especially in the winter!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Yield:
6 plus servings
Servings:
6

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
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1
In large pot saute; the onions, garlic, and ginger in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes.

Step 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.

Step 3
Puree half the soup in a food processor or blender. Return the pureed soup to the pot, stir and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

329
Calories
4g
Fat
57g
Carbs
18g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 329
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat1g 3%
Sodium317mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate57g 21%
Dietary Fiber18g 64%
Total Sugars5g
Protein18g
Vitamin C16mg 78%
Calcium121mg 9%
Iron7mg 36%
Potassium923mg 20%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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