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Moroccan red lentil soup

A warm and hearty meal using staple ingredients.
Allergen free. Vegan.

Dairy free DF
Egg free EF
Gluten free GF
Nut free NF
Vegan VG

Ingredients

Serves 5 people
  • Vegetable oil – 30ml
  • Onion, diced – 85 grams
  • Celery, diced – 2 stalks
  • Carrots – 75 grams
  • Garlic, crushed – 10 grams
  • Coriander, ground – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cumin, ground – 1/ teaspoon
  • Turmeric, ground – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Paprika, ground – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cinnamon, ground – pinch
  • Black pepper, cracked – pinch
  • Red lentils (soaked for 1 hour) – 100 grams
  • Vegetable stock (salt reduced) – 600ml
  • Crushed tomatoes – 275 grams
  • Lemon juice – 10ml
  • Chilli, dried – pinch
  • Continental parsley, chopped – 1 tablespoon
  • Coriander, chopped – 1 tablespoon

This recipe was developed by chefs at Western District Health Service.


Method
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot and add the onion, celery and carrot, cook for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon and pepper, cook for 5 minutes or until the spices are fragrant.
  3. Add the lentils, stock, tomato, lemon juice and the chilli. Cook for 1-1 ½ hours or until the lentils are soft.
  4. Finish the soup with the fresh parsley and coriander. Serve.

Recipe tips

  • Slow cooker tip: Reduce the stock to 450mL. Add ingredients to slow cooker at step 3. Cook on high for ~4h or on low for ~8hr.
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