Description
Detox Moroccan Lentil Soup is a warm, nourishing dish that combines hearty lentils, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices for a comforting experience. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep, this soup transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality delight that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the carrots and celery, cooking for about five minutes until slightly softened.
- Add cumin and cinnamon; stir well to coat vegetables evenly for two minutes.
- Incorporate lentils and crushed tomatoes with their juices. Pour in vegetable broth to cover; adjust thickness as desired.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot with crusty bread or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg