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Moroccan Chicken Lentil Soup with Preserved Lemon and Saffron Broth

Moroccan Chicken Lentil Soup with Spinach, and Preserved Lemon

  • Author: Tonia Schemmel | Feasting at Home
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 cups 1x
  • Category: Soup, chicken,
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: moroccan
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A richly spiced Moroccan-inspired soup, full of flavor, nutrients and soul-warming color.  Saffron, dried apricots and preserved lemon give this brothy Chicken Lentil Soup its depth. Easy to throw together, perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a medium soup pot, sauté the onion and ginger in olive oil over medium heat, until soft and lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne, saute another minute.
  3. Add chicken stock, lentils, salt, saffron, dried apricots, and chicken thighs.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cover with lid vented for 30 minutes.
  5. Carefully remove chicken and shred, pulling apart with 2 forks.  Return chicken to the soup pot.
  6. Add the preserved lemon, honey, fresh spinach, and parsley, and serve!

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or fresh pita bread.

Soup will keep 4-5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 412
  • Sugar: 7.7 g
  • Sodium: 1088.9 mg
  • Fat: 13.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30.5 g
  • Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 42.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 147.3 mg

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