Moroccan Vegetable Soup

Moroccan Vegetable Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    55 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    125

Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with this vibrant and warming vegetable soup. Sweet parsnips, earthy carrots, and creamy pumpkin are infused with the bright zest of lemon and the aromatic touch of cilantro, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your senses. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup is a celebration of seasonal ingredients and exotic spices.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    625 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the diced carrots and parsnips. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened slightly, about 5 minutes.

02

Step

Add the pumpkin puree and vegetable stock to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, dried cilantro, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

03

Step

Carefully ladle the soup in batches into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot. If the soup is too thick, thin it with additional vegetable stock until you reach your desired consistency. Return the pureed soup to the pot and heat over medium-low heat until hot.

04

Step

While the soup is heating, prepare the garlic-parsley topping. In a small skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil over low heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped parsley and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Stir in the sweet paprika.

05

Step

Ladle the hot soup into bowls and generously top with the garlic-parsley mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy!

For a richer flavor, consider using roasted pumpkin instead of canned puree. Simply roast pumpkin chunks until tender, then scoop out the flesh and puree it.
Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Garnish with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a swirl of coconut milk for added creaminess.
If you don't have fresh parsley, you can substitute with 1 tablespoon of dried parsley, added along with the cilantro.
Consider adding other vegetables like zucchini or sweet potatoes to make your own unique version.

Caitlyn Hand

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 41 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Emerson Kris

    This soup is so flavorful and easy to make! My whole family loved it.

  • Lenore Jacobs

    I used my immersion blender and it worked perfectly. The texture was so smooth and creamy.

  • Eveline Rath

    I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious!

  • Neoma Ullrich

    I added a pinch of ginger and it was amazing!

  • Jimmie Marvin

    This is my new go-to soup recipe. Thank you!

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