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Savory Moroccan Lentil and Bean Soup

A hearty Moroccan soup perfect for breaking the fast during Ramadan, featuring a flavorful blend of lentils, garbanzo beans, and savory beef stock.

PT75M
75 min
easy
easy
10
10
261kcal
calories
42g
carbohydrates
4g
fat
13g
fiber
14g
protein
299mg
sodium
4g
sugar

Ingredients

1.5 liters beef stock
200 g dry lentils
15 ml olive oil, or to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
5 g minced fresh ginger root
5 g ground turmeric
5 g ground cumin
5 g ground black pepper
425 g can garbanzo beans, drained
425 g can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
400 g can diced tomatoes
200 g cooked quinoa
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 lemon, juiced

Directions

Step 1
In a large pot, combine beef stock and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in olive oil until the onion is translucent (about 5 minutes). Add the mixture to the pot with the stock and lentils.
Step 3
Add garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa to the pot. Bring to a boil, then stir in parsley and cilantro. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender (about 45 minutes).
Step 4
Drizzle the soup with lemon juice before serving.