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Harira


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cozy and nourishing Moroccan soup packed with lentils, chickpeas, and aromatic spices, perfect for chilly days.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, cumin, and cinnamon; cook for a few minutes.
  4. Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, until the lentils and chickpeas are tender.
  5. Add fresh cilantro and parsley in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or warm pita for dipping. Consider adding fresh lemon juice for added brightness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Moroccan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: harira, moroccan soup, lentil soup, chickpea soup, vegetarian soup