Description
A heartwarming Moroccan soup infused with rich flavors, lentils, and chickpeas, celebrating cherished traditions and home-cooked meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350 g Veal or Beef Cubes
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 large Onions, finely diced
- 1 stalk Celery, chopped
- 1 cup Parsley or Cilantro, packed
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup Brown Lentils
- 540 ml Chickpeas (1 can), drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup Vermicelli Pasta
- 800 ml Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegan version)
- 2 Tomatoes, blended
- Juice of 1 Lemon
Instructions
- Sear the Meat: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add your veal or beef cubes, searing until browned on all sides.
- Sauté the Onions: Add diced onions and celery to the pot, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Bloom the Spices: Stir in tomato paste, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and cinnamon, allowing the spices to bloom for about a minute.
- Simmer with Lentils: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add lentils, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Fresh Salsa: Blend tomatoes with parsley (or cilantro) until smooth. Set aside.
- Combine and Continue: Stir in chickpeas and the fresh salsa into the pot, simmering for another 10-15 minutes until everything is tender.
- Cook the Noodles: Add vermicelli pasta, stirring to combine, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and taste for seasoning. Serve warm with additional herbs and a wedge of lemon.
Notes
Allowing the soup to rest after cooking enhances the flavors. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg