Cabbage and Lentil Soup

This Moroccan-inspired Cabbage and Lentil Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for warming up on a chilly day. Packed with nutritious vegetables and protein-rich lentils, it's both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Green cabbage - 200 grams, chopped
• Red lentils - 100 grams, rinsed
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable broth - 600 milliliters
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, and paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped cabbage and rinsed lentils to the pot, stirring to combine all ingredients.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the cabbage is cooked through.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.6 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes a healthy gut.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals, contributing to overall health and immunity.

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