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Moroccan Chicken and Lentil Soup

A spiced North African style tomato and lentil soup with chicken and chickpeas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken thighs cubed
  • 1 cup brown lentils
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion in a pot, then stir in the cumin and cinnamon.
  2. Add the chicken and brown lightly.
  3. Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, and broth and simmer 30 minutes.
  4. Add the chickpeas and simmer 5 more minutes until the lentils are tender.
  5. Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon.