Preserved Lemon Moroccan Soup
A comforting and aromatic soup with the tangy flavors of preserved lemon Moroccan.
15
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
45
Total Time (min)
6
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 preserved lemon, flesh removed and rind finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked couscous
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
soupMoroccanpreserved lemoncomfort food
Instructions
1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and softened.
3
Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon, and cook for another minute.
4
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6
Add the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and preserved lemon rind.
7
Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
8
Stir in the cooked couscous.
9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.