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Banish the brrrrs with this warm and spicy lentil soup

by Noluthando Ngcakani
21st Jun 2022
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Banish the brrrrs with this warm and spicy lentil soup

Fragrant and zesty, this harira soup by food photographer Dianne Bibby promises to be the warm kick that beats the winter woes. Photo: Supplied/Health For Mzansi

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Wondering what to do with that packet of lentils hiding in the corner of your pantry? Food stylist and author Dianne Bibby’s wonderfully fragrant Moroccan harira soup is full of zest and packed with lentils.

Like many legumes, lentils are often overlooked as a source of protein and considered to be “poor man’s food”, says dietitian and nutritionist, Lynne MacCallum.

Available in green, white, red, brown, black and yellow, lentils are available in more than 50 varieties today. And their popularity is growing. Photo: Supplied/Health For Mzansi

“Traditionally and culturally, meat has always been associated with being a good protein source,” she says. “In recent years, the production costs have risen and with mass farming practices, there is a move towards more sustainable and health-conscious (protein) options. This is where plant-based proteins such as legumes can now shine.”

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Know your lentils

According to celebrity dietitian, Andrea du Plessis, these legumes are classified as a low GI food, which means that it is digested and absorbed into the body gradually.

What types are available?

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There are four types you can find on your grocery store shelves, these include:

  • Red split: Red split lentils are the fastest to cook within the lentil family as all the hulls have been removed.
  • Brown: These are considered the most “standard” type, have a mild earthy taste, hold their shape well enough but become mushy when you cook them too long.
  • Black: Black lentils have thicker skins than their cousins, a slightly more pronounced earthy taste and they hold their shape the best when cooked.
  • Green: Green lentils have a peppery taste and hold their shape well but also take the longest to cook.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 30ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
  • 1 large brown onion, diced
  • 2 stems celery, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1cm dice
  • 1 fat clove garlic, minced
  • 3cm piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 300ml tomato passata (Tomato purĂ©e)
  • â…” cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup barley, rinsed and drained
  • 6½ cups vegetable stock
  • ÂĽ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 400g tin chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 handful flat leaf parsley and mint, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat a small pan over medium heat and dry toast the cumin seeds until fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Crush lightly in a pestle and mortar. 
  2. In a large saucepan, sauté the onions in olive oil until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Add the celery and carrots and cook for several minutes, then add the garlic. Stir through.  
  3. Add the ginger and all the spices, including the crushed cumin and lemon zest. Stir through and toast for about a minute to release the fragrant oils. 
  4. Add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, tomato passata, lentils, barley, and stock. Bring the soup up to a boil, cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes. 
  5. Stir through the quinoa and simmer for a further 15-20 minutes or until the barley is tender and the quinoa is softened. 
  6. Add the chickpeas and lemon juice and heat through. 
  7. To serve, scatter with a handful of the herbs and chopped walnuts. 
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