Once Upon A Thyme – Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

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Adina Yaakov

This Moroccan red lentil soup is one of those recipes that is simple, filling, and full of flavor. It uses basic, everyday ingredients that come together to make a hearty, high protein soup that is both nourishing and satisfying. The cumin adds a warm, savory flavor, and the lemon stirred in at the end gives the soup a fresh finish. It’s the kind of soup that feels just right on a cool fall day, when you want something warm, hearty, and comforting.

Ingredients

1/4 cup canola oil
4 onions, chopped
5 carrots, peeled and chopped into small pieces
6 stalks celery, leaves and stems removed and chopped into small pieces
2 tablespoons cumin
6 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
6 oz can tomato paste
12 cups water
16 oz bag red lentils, rinsed
1 can chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup lemon juice
Lemon wedges, for serving
Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

Directions

  1. Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes, until golden.
  2. Add the chopped celery and carrots. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook over low heat for another 10 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, 12 cups of water, and rinsed red lentils. Stir well and add more salt to taste.
  5. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, then cook over low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the drained chickpeas and cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  8. Serve hot with lemon wedges and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.

Recipe, photo, and styling by Adina Yaakov, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

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