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Traditional Moroccan Harira Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and flavorful Moroccan soup, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 250 g beef or lamb, cut into small cubes (optional)

Legumes

  • 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 0.5 cup brown lentils, rinsed

Vegetables

  • 1 unit onion, grated
  • 4 unit tomatoes, blended
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 0.5 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • salt
  • 1.5 L water
  • 0.5 cup vermicelli noodles
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 1.5 cups water

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a pot, add meat and onion, cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, celery, cilantro, parsley, chickpeas, lentils, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.
  • Pour in water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 60–75 minutes until tender.
  • Mix flour and water until smooth, then stir into soup.
  • Add vermicelli and cook for another 10 minutes.

Notes

Serve hot with dates, lemon wedges, chebakia, or Moroccan bread.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Chickpeas