Moroccan red lentil soup is a warming and comforting lentil soup spiced with turmeric, paprika, cinnamon and coriander. Budget friendly and on the table in under 30 minutes, this soup is an easy and flavourful plant based weeknight meal.
Sometimes I forget about how much I love red lentils. They are quick to cook, inexpensive, and full of plant based protein.
This Moroccan red lentil soup is one of my favourite ways to serve them up. This recipe is a family favourite and I love how it comes together from ingredients we always have on hand. Some dried red lentils, celery, onion, and some spices, cilantro and lemon juice.
This recipe requires minimal preparation and most of the time spent is just simmering the lentils until they are cooked through. You're going to want to add this one to your recipe stash because you can never have enough easy soup recipes with few ingredients in your arsenal.
Have I mentioned just how delicious the whole house smells while it is cooking too?
Leftovers hold up well in the fridge (if there are any), and this soup is also great in the freezer. Either way you chose to store it you will probably have to add a little bit of water to it when you heat it back up as it does tend to thicken.
How to make Moroccan lentil soup
Start with a large pot heated to medium heat. Add a bit of olive oil, then the diced celery and onions.
Saute the vegetables for a minute or two until then begin to soften, then add the crushed garlic and spices and give it all a good mix.
Continue to saute the vegetables with the spices for another minute or two, then add the vegetable stock and red lentils.
Increase the heat to maximum, and bring the pot to a boil then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the soup to simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils have softened.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until it has a smooth consistency.
Stir in the chopped cilantro and lemon juice then serve.
Dietary Considerations
This recipe for Moroccan red lentil soup is suitable for the following diets:
- vegan and vegetarian
- clean eating
- gluten free, dairy free, nut free and soy free
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Moroccan Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups red lentils
- 6 cups vegetable stock - or water
- 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 celery ribs - diced
- 1 large onion - diced
- 2 cloves garlic - crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 Tablespoon lemon juice
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the cooking oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the onion, celery and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the spices to the pot and stir.
- Add the stock and red lentils to the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are soft.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it has an even consistency.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
* nutritional information is calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.
rebecca says
I love anything Moroccan! this soup looks delicious & easy
Courtney says
Me too!!! It really is 🙂
Liz says
I've been so into Moroccan flavors lately and this recipe is the perfect way to use up the red lentils that have been in the back of my pantry! haha thank you for sharing!
Courtney says
You're so welcome!
Angela says
I am always looking for new lentil recipes. This looks so delicious and creamy, without the cream! yum 🙂
Sandi says
I love the Moroccan flavors in this soup.
Tawnie Kroll says
Looks amazing, just pinned to make later!! YUM!
Courtney says
Thank you, enjoy!!!
Suzanne L. says
I have made this soup twice and my husband and I just love it! Wonderful on a rainy or cold day like a bowl of sunshine! Filling and feels good in the belly!
Courtney says
I'm so happy to hear that you both enjoyed it! It is one of my favourite soups.
Marilynn Mcdermott says
Love the flavors and to my surprise I had all ingredients except Cilantro so I used fresh parsley.
I also added carrots( thick chunks )and did not blend as I loved the texture as cooked. I will make this again and again.
Excellent!!!!!!!
Courtney says
I am so happy you enjoyed it that much! It's one of my favourite pantry recipes 🙂
Renae says
This soup is amazing! It almost sounded too simple and I almost didn't make it but...what a gorgeous flavour those spices and lemon give to simple lentils! I'm so glad I tried it! Thanks
Courtney says
I'm so glad you did too! It's a great soup. I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
Stephanie Krueger says
Wondering where the instant pot directions are??
Thanks
Stephanie
Donna says
Yes- where are the instant pot directions
Jamie says
I made this recipe and loved it. It was very easy to make. The lemon was an extra treat. I like easy recipes . This recipe is full of fiber and protein and very filling. I will be making it often.
Burt Simmoneau says
Good work once again. Thank you=)