Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup
Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup brings together warmly spiced lamb with tender lentils, chickpeas, and sweet potatoes for a richly layered bowl. Notes of cinnamon, cumin, and ginger mingle with tomatoes and a hint of honey and apricot for a subtle sweet-savory finish. Ideal for a cozy dinner or make-ahead meal on a cool evening.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine ground lamb, cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, and curry powder in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight.
- 2
Melt butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and add the spiced lamb mixture. Cook, stirring, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Add consomme, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chicken broth, and honey. Stir in carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, lentils, apricots, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- 4
Bring the soup just to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the lentils and vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 446.68 kcal High 22%
- Protein 21.45 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 53.54 g 19%
- Total Fat 16.95 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 7.38 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.95 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1006.34 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 11.71 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 19.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.23 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 119.47 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.62 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 756.49 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 448.65 mcg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin C 15.76 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 23 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Beef Consommé, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 446.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup?
- It is a Moroccan soup recipe made with 23 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Beef Consommé, Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 23 is above.
- What goes well with Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 446.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 23 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup healthy?
- Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 446.68 calories and 21.45 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1006.34 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.38 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, 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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