Maghrebi Lamb and Apricot Soup
This hearty lamb soup combines warm cinnamon, cumin, and paprika with tomatoes, celery, green bell pepper, garlic, and sweet dried apricots. Lemon adds a bright sweet-sour edge, balancing the rich lamb and making the soup satisfying enough for a complete meal with crusty bread. Serve it for a comforting lunch or dinner, especially on a cool day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maghrebi Lamb and Apricot Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak the apricots in water for 2 hours or more until soft; drain.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and paprika; cook and stir for 1 minute. Raise the heat to medium-high, crumble in the ground lamb, stirring and breaking it up with a wooden spoon for a few minutes until browned. Stir in the drained apricots, celery, green pepper, and tomato.
- 3
Using a vegetable peeler, shave 5 - 6 strips of rind off the lemon and add them to the soup with the lemon juice. Stir in the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer gently for half an hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4
Raise the heat to medium-high, crumble in the ground lamb, and cook, stirring and breaking it up with a wooden spoon for a few minutes until browned.
- 5
Stir in the drained apricots, celery, green pepper, and tomato.
- 6
Using a vegetable peeler, shave 5 - 6 strips of rind from the lemon and add them to the soup with the juice of the lemon.
- 7
Stir in the water and sugar.
- 8
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer gently for half an hour.
- 9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Calories 636.41 kcal High 32%
- Protein 41.99 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 59.3 g 22%
- Total Fat 28.72 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 8.07 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.6 g High --
- Cholesterol 112.94 mg High 38%
- Sodium 233.67 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 12.53 g Good Source 45%
- Total Sugars 34.38 g --
- Added Sugars 3.43 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 153.67 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 6.96 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 1786.32 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin A 89.87 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 33.27 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Maghrebi Lamb and Apricot Soup is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Celery Sticks, and Crushed Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 636.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maghrebi Lamb and Apricot Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Celery Sticks, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Apricot. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maghrebi Lamb and Apricot Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 636.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maghrebi Lamb and Apricot Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Maghrebi Lamb and Apricot Soup healthy?
- Maghrebi Lamb and Apricot Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 636.41 calories and 41.99 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 233.67 mg (10% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.07 g (40% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.43 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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