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Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Warm intoxicating spices make this vegetable filled Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Soup perfect for cold Autumn nights.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 (1.5 cups each)
Calories: 23879 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: International , Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.26
  • 1 yellow onion $0.32
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced $0.32
  • 4 ribs celery $0.75
  • 1/2 Tbsp ground cumin $0.15
  • 1 tsp Turmeric $0.10
  • 1 tsp cinnamon $0.10
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
  • 1 15oz. can chickpeas $0.69
  • 1 28oz. can diced tomatoes $0.89
  • 1/2 lb. frozen cauliflower florets $0.70
  • 6 cups vegetable broth $0.78*
  • 1 cup brown lentils, dry $0.70
  • 1 bay leaf $0.15

Instructions

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  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté both in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat until softened. Dice the celery while the onions and garlic are sautéing, then add to the pot and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes more.
  2. Add the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir and cook the spices with the vegetables for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), chickpeas (rinsed and drained), and cauliflower florets (no need to thaw). Stir the pot until everything is well mixed.
  4. Add the vegetable broth and bay leaf, turn the heat up to high, place a lid on the pot, and allow it to come to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, add the lentils. Stir and let it come back up to a boil, then turn the heat down to low. Let the soup simmer on low, with the lid, for 30 minutes.
  5. After simmering for 30 minutes, the lentils should be tender. Remove the bay leaf and give the soup a taste. Add salt if needed (this will depend on the type of vegetable broth used. I did not add any additional salt), then serve.

Notes

  • *I use Better Than Bouillon soup base to make my broth.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5Cups Calories 238.79kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 37.84g (13%) Protein 12.2g (24%) Fat 5.86g (9%) Sodium 914.26mg (38%) Fiber 9.98g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(1.5 cups each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23879

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5Cups
Calories 238.79kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 37.84g 13%
Protein 12.2g 24%
Fat 5.86g 9%
Sodium 914.26mg 38%
Fiber 9.98g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.