Moroccan Chicken, Lentil and Spinach Soup - Moro Olive Oil

Moroccan Chicken, Lentil and Spinach Soup - Moro Olive Oil

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Moroccan-flavored chicken, lentils, and spinach soup made with Moro Primero Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

  • Lunch , Dinner
  • 1 cup Moro Primero Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Leek or large onion, sliced
  • 3 Stalks celery, diced
  • 2-3 tablespoons Moroccan seasoning
  • 1 kg Skinless chicken thighs
  • 375g French-style green lentils, rinsed
  • 2L Water
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 125g Baby spinach leaves
  • 2 Tomatoes, finely diced
  • 01 Heat ½ cup Moro Primero Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large pot and sauté leek and celery over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
  • 02 Stir in Moroccan seasoning and sauté until aromatic.
  • 03 Add chicken, lentils and water and bring to the boil. Season to taste.
  • 04 Simmer covered for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
  • 05 Remove chicken from soup and shred, discarding the bones.
  • 06 Return shredded chicken and spinach leaves to soup and simmer until spinach has wilted.
  • 07 Season to taste. Serve in bowls, sprinkled with chopped tomatoes and drizzled with some of the remaining olive oil.

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