Moroccan Lentil Soup
Soups • European
Description
Moroccan Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- Lentils 2 cups
- Vegetable Oil 4 tablespoons
- Turnips 4 pieces
- Onion 1 piece
- Garlic 4 cloves
- Celery salt 4 stalks
- Bay leaf to taste
- Mild Chili Spice to taste
- Ground clove to taste
- Toasted Cumin Seeds to taste
- Salt to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Bring 3 liters of water to a boil in a pot.
Step 2
Grate the carrots on a coarse grater and add them to the boiling water. Add the bay leaf. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, sauté the finely chopped onion in vegetable oil for about 4 minutes, then add the minced garlic for another 2 minutes, followed by the chopped celery. After a couple of minutes, add freshly ground allspice, cumin, and chili pepper. Season with salt to taste. Continue cooking over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add 2 cups of lentils (previously rinsed with cold water) to the carrot broth. Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat.
Step 5
Now add the sautéed onion/garlic/celery mixture to the soup. Cook for another 20 minutes over low heat with the lid on. Season with salt to taste.
Step 6
Done :) Serve with sour cream. Enjoy your meal.
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