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Spiced Moroccan Lentil Soup

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
105 min
TOTAL TIME
125 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Moroccan
Spiced Moroccan Lentil Soup
Ingredients
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
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Heat a substantial quantity of olive oil in a large cooking vessel over medium heat.
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Next, add the sliced onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot.
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Saute these ingredients for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and fragrant.
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Now, add a generous amount of water, followed by the lentils, chick peas, white kidney beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, a blend of spices including garam masala, cardamom, cayenne pepper, and cumin.
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Stir the ingredients together to combine, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours or longer, depending on the desired tenderness of the lentils.
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Using a food processor or blender, puree half of the soup to create a smooth consistency.
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Return the pureed portion to the pot, stirring gently to combine with the remaining soup.
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Serve the finished dish hot and enjoy!