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Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup

Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 yellow onion small
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 rib celery
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • ¾ cup split red lentils
  • 3 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp harissa
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnishing
  • Salt & pepper

Method
 

  1. Chop the carrot, celery, and onion, and finely chop the garlic.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, celery, and onion, and fry for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and fry for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add the cumin, smoked paprika and turmeric, and fry for 30 seconds more.
  4. Add the harissa, tomatoes, red lentils, chickpeas, and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley. Done!

Notes

  • You can add one more cup of broth if you prefer your soup not so thick.
  • If you are not used to spicy food, start with 1/2 tbsp of harissa.