Moroccan Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken Soup Recipe
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

This Moroccan Chicken Soup is a cozy, nourishing one-pot meal made with tender chicken thighs, warm spices, creamy lentils, and a fragrant saffron broth. Dried apricots add gentle sweetness, while preserved lemon brings brightness and depth, creating a beautifully balanced soup that’s both comforting and elegant. Simple to make and deeply flavorful, this Moroccan-inspired chicken soup is perfect for chilly nights and tastes even better the next day.

Updated at: Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:35:27 GMT