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Moroccan Harira Soup
Iftar
Moroccan
Morocco

Moroccan Harira Soup

60 mins
Medium
Halal

Description

A hearty Moroccan soup with lentils, chickpeas, and aromatic spices, traditionally served during Ramadan.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 1/2 cup lentils
  • 250g lamb or beef, diced (optional, omit for vegetarian version)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour mixed with 1/2 cup water
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 cups water or broth

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a large pot, sauté onions until translucent.
  2. 2
    Add meat (if using) and cook until browned.
  3. 3
    Add celery, tomatoes, herbs, spices, and tomato paste. Stir well.
  4. 4
    Add chickpeas, lentils, and water or broth. Bring to a boil.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until legumes are tender.
  6. 6
    Slowly add the flour mixture while stirring to thicken the soup.
  7. 7
    Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
  9. 9
    Serve hot with dates and bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories

320 kcal

Protein

20g

Carbs

45g

Fat

8g