Cozy and Satisfying Moroccan Lentil Soup
This fragrant and flavorful soup offers just the right amount of spice (plus a whole lot of nutrients) to keep you warm and satisfied!
Servings: 7 people
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion small, diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 sweet potato diced
- 2 cups green lentils rinsed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a medium soup pot, heat olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and sweet potato, cook for another 5 minutes or until just begin to soften.
- Stir in lentils, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, pepper, and cloves. Stir until the mixture become very fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5044IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 5mg |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8