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
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, cumin, and cinnamon; cook for a few minutes.
- 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.
- Add fresh cilantro and parsley in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- 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