Moroccan Lentil Soup
Servings 3 servings
Calories 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 3 carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 plum tomato chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon harissa paste
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup water
Optional toppings
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add the oil, onion, carrots, tomato and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the harissa, cinnamon, cumin, salt and parsley to the pan. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the lentils, vegetable stock and water to the pot and bring to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- (Optional) Top each bowl with a tablespoon of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1930mg | Potassium: 906mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10972IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 5mg