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Moroccan Vegetable Soup

this is a vegetarian version of harira, a traditional moroccan soup made with chickpeas. this version has only vegetables, spices, and a little olive oil. it makes a lot, but could easily be halved, or freeze half for another day!

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Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • garlic cloves
  • fresh cilantro
  • parsnips
  • turnips
  • carrots
  • water
  • chickpeas
  • dry lentils
  • crushed tomatoes
  • tomato puree
  • salt
  • ground cumin
  • ground turmeric
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. 1in a large stockpot , saute garlic and cilantro in the oil , over low heat , for 2 minutes
  2. 2stir in parsnips , turnips , and carrots and cook an additional 3 minutes
  3. 3add water and bring to a boil
  4. 4stir in lentils , cover , reduce to low heat , and simmer until the lentils are tender , about 25 minutes
  5. 5stir in chickpeas , both cans of tomatoes , season with salt , cumin , turmperic , pepper and cayenne , if using
  6. 6bring to a boil , cover , and simmer 15 to 20 minutes more