Easy Moroccan Lentil Soup
This Moroccan spiced lentil soup is a deliciously flavorful soup with just the right amount of spice! It's perfect on a chilly day served with a slice of naan!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large carrots, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- Dash of black pepper
- Salt to taste
Directions
- 1
Add the olive oil, onion, and carrots all to a large pot and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- 2
Add the garlic, coriander, tuermeric, and cumin and continue to cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add the lentils and vegetable broth and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the lentils are soft.
- 4
Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Set the pot to “saute” and add the olive oil, onion, and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 6
Add the garlic, coriander, tuermeric, and cumin and continue to cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 7
Add the lentils and vegetable broth and cook on manual for 18 minutes.
- 8
Quick release the pressure and remove the lid once the pot has depressurized.
- 9
Add salt and pepper to taste.