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Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup! If you like healthy, spicy food- you’ve gotta try this one out.
Sending a giant bowl of this nourishing Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup your way! I figured it’s the least I could do with a three day weekend behind us and snow ahead in the forecast.
We just got back from the most amazing week in Florida; a little get-away with my mom and Vander. I taught yoga at the resort and in exchange, we got to soak up the sun, relax and enjoy the most incredible food. Like I feel on most vacations, I was in my bubble. My phone was rarely near me, I checked my emails only in the evenings and I was able to finish two entire books by the pool. It was blissful to say the least.
Van also went into the pool for the first time, which left me in happy tears. Gosh, I’m such a mess sometimes. I wasn’t sure what he was going to think of it, but the moment his little legs started splashing in the water and his face lit up in a goofy grin, I was gone. Tears coming down, my laughter only slightly louder than his belly ones. I know, it’s so silly. But, I think it was the combination of getting to witness this first experience and the glass of champagne that I had a lunch.
OK. Enough talk on joyous moments in 70 degree weather. We are firmly back in St. Louis for the time being and there is snow on the ground and temperatures in the teens. Thankfully, I’ve got the perfect meal for you.
This Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup is from the new Mediterranean Table Cookbook, authored by the editors of Prevention and my dearest friend, Jennifer McDaniel.
I swear this soup was made with me in mind, it’s got all of my favorite ingredients: chickpeas, lentils, brown rice, lots of fresh herbs and spicy harissa paste. The moment I opened her gorgeous cookbook, I knew I was going to be making this one.
While I eat all foods, I would say that I loosely follow a Mediterranean diet pattern: lots of pulses (legumes, beans and peas), vegetables, whole grains, fruits with healthy fats and a side of protein. Um, and wine. That’s Mediterranean, isn’t it?
If you are looking for a beautiful cookbook packed with delicious recipes and a complete step-by-step primer on the Mediterranean diet, please check it out. I’ve already made several of the recipes and they have all been winners. My favorites: blueberry lemon tea cakes, arugula salad with goat cheese, grapes and za’tar croutons, saffron couscous and turkish red lentil bride soup. And of course, this recipe that I’m sharing here today.
This soup makes a ton, which is a good thing in my book. We enjoyed a bowl of it for lunch, then popped the rest in the fridge for easy lunches throughout the week. I then froze half of the batch for dinner in the coming months.
However, this recipe easily halves, so feel free to cut back on the amount if needed.
Don’t be shy about adding the harissa paste. The soup completely comes together once you add in the cups of fresh herbs, the spicy harissa paste and a generous squirt of lemon juice. I bought the harissa paste at Trader Joe’s, but you should be able to find it at well-stocked grocery stores, international stores or online.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #delishknowledge . I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking!
PrintMoroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup! If you like healthy, spicy food- you’ve gotta try this one out. Lentils, chickpeas and brown rice in a spicy tomato and harissa broth.
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Absolutely delicious.!Followed it to the letter.
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I just made this Moroccan soup and it is delicious!!! My family loved it too. Thanks for sharing.
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So glad you liked it!
Absolutely amazing!! You have a new follower!
This looks amazing and I just got an Instapot. Would this recipe work well in it? How would I adapt the recipe to work in the Instapot? Thanks!
Hi Stacey- you will need to be cautious in adapting recipes that aren’t tested for an Instant Pot as not all of them will work and the cooking times will vary. As I haven’t tested this recipe in an Instant Pot, I can’t guarantee how to change it or that it will work. If you are looking for Instant Pot recipes, then I’d recommend checking these out instead: https://www.delishknowledge.com/recipe-index/?fwp_dinner=slow-cooker-instant-pot
Hmmm yum! This Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup looks sooooo delicious! Can’t wait to try this at home. My husband will love this.
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