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.
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
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
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
Erin @ Stay At Home Yogi
I'm vegetarian and my mom is gluten free, love that we could share this soup! Yum! 🙂 Happy new year!
Audrey
I can imagine it can be a challenge sometimes to make things for different diets. Thanks for stopping by!
KimberlyGayeta
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!
Emily
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!
Audrey
Thanks, Emily. The combination of spices was amazing!
Jamie
That looks so good!! Pinned it to try! #HomeMattersParty
Audrey
I hope you enjoy it.
Hannah@SeeingtheLovely
I love lentils, so I may have to try this soup, it looks great! #HomeMattersParty
Lisa B.
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!!
Audrey
Thanks for coming by. The spice blend is delicious.