Soupe de Millet

Soupe de Millet is a flavorful Moroccan soup that combines the nuttiness of millet with a medley of aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. It's a hearty, warming dish perfect for a comforting meal any time of the year.

Ingredients

• Millet - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Vegetable broth - 800 milliliters
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chickpeas - 100 grams, cooked
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon - 1, juiced

Steps

1. Rinse the millet under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Add the diced carrot and celery to the pot, cooking for about 5 minutes until they soften.
4. Stir in the diced zucchini and tomato, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Add the rinsed millet, vegetable broth, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the millet is cooked through.
7. Stir in the cooked chickpeas and chopped parsley, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat, stir in the fresh lemon juice, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.8 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• High in plant-based protein, supporting muscle health.

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