MOROCCAN SPICED RED LENTIL SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Stew     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Vegan

Yield 4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced or pureed
4 stalks of celery, washed and sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 generous pinch saffron
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 large or 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 pound red lentils
2 quarts water
1 cup cooked wheat berries (optional)
6 Italian Roma tomatoes, cored and diced
1/2 bunch cilantro, washed, leaves sliced thin crosswise
CROUTONS TO FLOAT ON A BOWL OF SOUP:
1 loaf long skinny bread, sliced on the diagonal 3/4-inch thick
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil or softened butter

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, 10 minutes until softened and beginning to color. Add garlic and cook one minute to release its aroma. Add celery and cook 2 minutes until softened. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper and the turmeric, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, saffron, and bay leaf and cook 2 to 3 minutes to develop the flavor of the spices. Add tomato paste, potatoes, lentils and water and cook 45 minutes; the lentils and potatoes should be quite tender. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt, wheat berries and tomatoes and heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with cilantro. CROUTONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly brush oil or butter on both sides of bread slices. Arrange bread in a single layer on a cookie sheet and bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool croutons on a wire rack.

Stacey Skowronski
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This soup is delicious! I highly recommend it.


Abdullah Afridi khan
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Frank Taylor
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I like to serve it with a side of whole-wheat bread.


Abrar Abdulghaffar
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I've made this soup several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Osaretin Francis
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The spices in this soup are amazing. I love the combination of cumin, coriander, and paprika.


king special
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Vince Lee
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful color.


Krisha Modi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I also like to add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions.


Thumula Wathsara
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I often add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese on top.


pooh bear
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This Moroccan-spiced red lentil soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the soup was so comforting. I will definitely be making this again.