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Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • Olive oil for frying
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp Aleppo pepper or cayenne and paprika
  • 2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Za'atar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2-3 russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2-3 carrots peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup red lentils picked over and washed
  • 1-2 lemons cut into wedges
  • Cilantro/parsley for garnish
  • Feta optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Sauté onion until translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
    Olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 2-3 garlic cloves
  • Stir in spices and heat until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
    1 tbsp Aleppo pepper, 2 tsp Smoked paprika, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp Za'atar, 1 tsp salt
  • Deglaze the pan with broth, and add in potatoes, carrots, and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until potatoes and carrots are fork tender.
    5 cups chicken broth, 2-3 russet potatoes, 2-3 carrots, 1 cup red lentils
  • Blend the soup and serve in your preferred style.
    1-2 lemons, Cilantro/parsley, Feta