Al'Fez Recipes

Moroccan Lentil Soup

Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 25 minutes
Serves: 4
Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 x tablespoon olive oil

1 x large red onion

2 x tablespoon lazy garlic

1 1/2 x tablespoon of Al’Fez Ras El Hanout

1 x tin of green lentils

3 x large carrots diced

450ml x hot vegetable stock

½ x tin of chopped tomatoes

Large handful of fresh coriander

Method

Boil carrots until al dente, drain and cover. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic. Heat until the onions are tender. Add Ras El Hanout and fry for 1-2 minutes. Increase the heat and add lentils, stock and bring to the boil uncovered. Reduce to a steady simmer, add carrots. Cook for 10-15 minutes, season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes and cook for a further 3 minutes, then add chopped coriander and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.

 

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a warm pitta. Alternatively serve on a bed of Al’Fez Moroccan Couscous or serve as a side dish with grilled meats.