MOROCCAN LENTIL & VEGETABLE SOUP

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Not only does this taste good it's very healthy. This recipe is from a diabetic cook book. Lots of vegetable, and because the lentils are high in soluble fiber this is a good recipe to lower blood cholesterol.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry lentils, sorted, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1 medium summer squash, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 cup plum tomato, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro or 1/4 cup basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in lentils, coriander, cumin, black pepper and cinnamon; cook 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, celery and sun-dried tomatoes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered 25 minutes.
  • Stir in squash, bell pepper and parsley. Continue cooking covered 10 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Top with plum tomatoes and cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 155.2, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 9.3

Da bean master
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's so delicious, they won't even realize they're eating healthy.


Lusanda Sphokazi
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's so flavorful and unique.


Aneeqa Rafay
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Azan Sohail
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I love the smoky flavor of the paprika in this soup. It gives it a really unique and delicious flavor.


Dru Sidora
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Nakato Iryn
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a healthy and delicious way to warm up on a cold day.


junju jac s justine
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


Kiconco Shallot
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I love how this soup is customizable. I added some extra vegetables and spices to give it my own personal touch.


Milo Bentley
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I'm new to Moroccan cuisine and this soup was a great introduction. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Abu Qabdurcaman
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of lentils and vegetables.


Abbas Talib
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Joe watts
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use frozen vegetables, which makes it even easier.


Alayna Shown
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I'm a big fan of Moroccan cuisine and this soup did not disappoint. It's full of flavor and the lentils give it a nice heartiness.


Nischol Magar
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Trishanna Bajracharya
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


owais qadri
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I love how this soup is packed with vegetables and lentils. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table.


Hial Jani
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This Moroccan lentil vegetable soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.