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Harissa Lentil Soup

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A warming North African-inspired soup combining earthy lentils with spicy harissa paste, creamy coconut milk, and tangy feta cheese.

 

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small sweet potato, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 6–8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2–1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 5 ounces feta, crumbled
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils
  • 1/4 cup harissa
  • 1/2–1 cup full-fat coconut milk

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion and celery for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic, thyme, paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes to develop flavors.
  3. Stir in sweet potato, lentils, broth, parsley, harissa, and feta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
  4. Cook for 15-20 minutes until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. Add coconut milk and simmer for 2-3 minutes more.
  6. Optional: Blend a portion of the soup for a thicker consistency.
  7. Serve hot with additional parsley and feta as garnish.

Notes

Adjust harissa amount based on your spice preference. Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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Keywords: Harissa soup, lentil soup, spicy soup, North African soup, vegetarian soup

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