Moroccan Chicken Lentil Soup with Spinach, and Preserved Lemon

Name: Moroccan Chicken Lentil Soup with Spinach, and Preserved Lemon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 4 cups chicken stock or chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry brown lentils; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon saffron; ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped in small pieces; 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (close to 1 pound); 1 1/2 tablespoons preserved lemon, minced; 1 teaspoon honey; 3-4 oz fresh spinach; ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

A richly spiced Moroccan-inspired soup, full of flavor, nutrients and soul-warming color. Saffron, dried apricots and preserved lemon give this brothy Chicken Lentil Soup its depth. Easy to throw together, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Updated at: Tue, 13 May 2025 00:46:52 GMT