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    Home » Our latest posts » Soups and Stews

    Moroccan Lentil and Tomato Soup Ready in 30 Minutes

    December 29, 2015 Filed Under: Soups and Stews

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    Moroccan Lentil and Tomato Soup is a healthy lentil soup loaded with flavorful spices. Includes instructions to pack it into a mason jar as a gift.

    Oh, do I have a treat for you! This Moroccan Lentil and Tomato Soup is flavorful, vegetarian, gluten free and "guaranteed" to bring you good fortune in the new year if you eat a big bowl on New Year's Day.

    lentil soup in a bowl with text overlay "Moroccan tomato and lentil soup"

    Well, the last part is folklore, but these lentils were fabulous!

    I had planned to make my mom and in-laws jars of Lentil Soup Mix for Christmas so they would have an easy homemade meal for when they didn't fee like cooking. But, I forgot to buy the barley.

    So, I had to decide: go back to the store or come up with another recipe with what I had on hand. I made the right choice.

    The spice combination is amazing. It isn't spicy hot, just incredibly flavorful. Turmeric can be a bit expensive, but it absolutely makes this dish! Plus, it is reputed to be quite good for you.

    Moroccan Lentil Soup Mix in a Jar

    The instructions below are to make it with fresh ingredients, but I also added the details for how I made them into a mix in a jar.

    In addition to the lentils and spices you will also need:

    Pint sized mason jars or other containers (like these latch top jars).

    Dehydrated onions also called onion flakes or minced onions

    Dehydrated celery also called celery flakes

    Tomato Soup Mix I use this brand

    Moroccan Lentil and Tomato Soup

    tomato and lentil soup in a bowl
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup onion (diced)
    • ½ cup celery (diced)
    • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon coriander
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
    • 1 quart broth (chicken or vegetable)
    • water or additional broth (as desired for thickness of soup)

    Instructions
     

    • In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onions, celery and garlic until onions begin to turn translucent. Add spices and heat for 1 minute.
    • Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft, about 20 - 25 minutes.
    • Add more water or broth if you want it soupier.

    Notes

    To make a jar of soup mix for gift giving, add the following to a clean and dry pint jar:
    1 bag lentils
    2 tablespoons dehydrated onions
    1 tablespoon dehydrated celery
    Combine the following in a small bag and attach to jar:
    1 tablespoon tomato and chicken bullion
    2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon coriander
    1 teaspoon turmeric
    ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    ¼ teaspoon pepper
    Add instructions:
    Combine contents of jar with 4-6 cups of water, bring to a boil and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 -25 minutes. Add additional water if desired.

    Until next time, happy eating.
    ~Audrey

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    Comments

    1. Erin @ Stay At Home Yogi

      December 30, 2015 at 7:08 am

      I'm vegetarian and my mom is gluten free, love that we could share this soup! Yum! 🙂 Happy new year!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        December 30, 2015 at 9:56 am

        I can imagine it can be a challenge sometimes to make things for different diets. Thanks for stopping by!

    2. KimberlyGayeta

      January 05, 2016 at 1:32 am

      Oooh this made me crave for some pork and beans! I would definitely try this recipe, maybe as soon as this weekend. Thanks for sharing this Audrey!

      Reply
    3. Emily

      January 05, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      I love trying new soups, and this one sounds so flavorful and perfect for a wintery day! Thanks for sharing with Merry Monday this week!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        January 07, 2016 at 12:41 pm

        Thanks, Emily. The combination of spices was amazing!

    4. Jamie

      January 08, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      That looks so good!! Pinned it to try! #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
      • Audrey

        January 11, 2016 at 4:32 pm

        I hope you enjoy it.

    5. [email protected]

      January 11, 2016 at 6:17 am

      I love lentils, so I may have to try this soup, it looks great! #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    6. Lisa B.

      January 12, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      What a tasty recipe! I love soups and this would be a great one to make. Thank you for linking up with us over at the Welcome Home Wednesdays Link Party!!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        January 18, 2016 at 7:36 am

        Thanks for coming by. The spice blend is delicious.

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