Moroccan Soup!

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 1
Moroccan Soup with Garbanzo Beans and Spices
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion ( chopped )
3 garlic cloves ( mashed and chopped )
1 small jalapeno pepper ( green , sliced in rings , according to heat you want )
1 large carrot ( sliced in rings )
1 celery rib ( diced )
1 cup butternut squash ( if fresh , saute , if frozen , add to step 4 )
1 quart tomatoes ( canned , I drain and save the liquid then finely chop the tomatoes )
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup garbanzo beans ( cooked . I took a cup from the batch I cooked for the Tabolui )
1 lemon , juice of
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon coriander ( finely crushed . I do not like cilantro , but love coriander ! )
1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 large cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon ground ginger ( or fresh and grated )
1 teaspoon sweet paprika ( got to use ours this year ! )
1 teaspoon saffron ( or lots of saffron threads ! )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
291
Sugar
6g
Fat
7g
This Moroccan Soup is a flavorful and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter evening. The soup is loaded with a variety of vegetables, garbanzo beans, and spices, giving it a unique and delicious taste. While the soup can be time consuming to prepare, it is well worth the effort and can be enjoyed as a meal on its own or as a side dish.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2.Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3.Add carrot, celery, and butternut squash and sauté for 5 more minutes.
4.Add canned tomatoes, chicken broth, and cooked garbanzo beans. Stir well and bring to a boil.
5.Reduce heat to low and add lemon juice, basil, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and sweet paprika. Stir well and add saffron threads.
6.Simmer for 20 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Remove cinnamon stick if used.
7.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This soup is packed with flavorful spices and vegetables, making it a healthy and delicious meal.

Garbanzo beans are a great source of protein and fiber, and the spices used in this recipe have anti-inflammatory properties.

CONS

The soup can be time consuming to prepare, and some of the ingredients (like saffron) can be expensive.

Additionally, some may find the spices used in the recipe to be too bold for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is loaded with nutrients and has numerous health benefits.
Garbanzo beans are a great source of protein and fiber and can help regulate blood sugar levels.
The spices in this recipe (like turmeric and ginger) have anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in reducing inflammation in the body.

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