Moroccan 50 min
Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup
veganvegetariangluten-freehigh-proteinhealthymeal-prep
Ingredientsfor 2
300
Cal
14g
Protein
46g
Carbs
8g
Fat
- 11 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 21 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 33 tablespoons olive oil
- 41 large onion, diced
- 54 cloves garlic, minced
- 62 medium carrots, diced
- 71 teaspoon cumin
- 81 teaspoon coriander
- 91 teaspoon cinnamon
- 101/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 111/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 121 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 136 cups vegetable broth
- 14Juice of 1 lemon
- 15Fresh cilantro and harissa for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion and carrots for 8 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne. Stir 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.
- 2
Add lentils, chickpeas, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils break down completely and the soup is thick.
- 3
Stir in lemon juice and season generously with salt. The soup should be warming with a complex spice profile. Serve topped with cilantro and a swirl of harissa for heat.