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title: Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup with Sour Cream and Toasted Pita
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/spiced-moroccan-lentil-and-chickpea-soup-with-sour-cream-and-toasted-pita-563a78be79a23cb26f8b4567
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Veggie
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 555
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Suggestions
    text: "Add the coriander with the cumin and paprika when toasting the spices for best flavor."
nutrition:
  calories: 896
  protein: 46
  fat: 20
  saturated fat: 5
  carbohydrates: 132
  sugar: 13
  fiber: 29
  sodium: 1121
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Bean%20And%20Legume%20Recipes/Lentils/spiced-moroccan-lentil-and-chickpea-soup-with-sour-cream-and-toasted-pita.avif"
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Prep the ingredients: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Thinly slice the @scallions{4%unit}(greens and whites, keeping both separate). Drain and rinse the @chickpeas{2%box}. Rinse the @red lentils{1.5%cup}.

Start the soup: Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{4%tsp}(divided) in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add the scallion whites and cook, tossing, for 2-3 minutes, until soft. Add the @cumin{2%tsp}, @coriander{2%tsp}, and @smoked paprika{2%tsp} to the pan and cook, tossing, for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the @diced tomatoes{2%unit}, @veggie stock concentrate{2%unit}, and @water{2%cup} to the pan. Bring to a boil, then add the lentils and reduce to a low simmer for ~{10%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish the soup: Add the chickpeas and scallion greens to the pan and simmer for another ~{10%minutes}, until the lentils are tender. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Toast the pita: While the soup simmers, place the @whole wheat pitas{4%unit} on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in the oven to toast for 3-5 minutes.

Serve the soup divided between bowls and dollop with @sour cream{4%oz}. Tear the pitas for dipping into the soup and enjoy!