Chickpea Soup: Harira Recipe

Name: Chickpea Soup: Harira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas; 8 cups water; 1 (35-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 small celery rib (including leaves), finely chopped; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 4 cups vegetable broth (preferably organic) or chicken broth; 1 cup lentils; 2 ounces dried capellini, broken into 1-inch pieces, or fine egg noodles (about 3/4 cup); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; Salt; Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas
8 cups water
1 (35-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 small celery rib (including leaves), finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 cups vegetable broth (preferably organic) or chicken broth
1 cup lentils
2 ounces dried capellini, broken into 1-inch pieces, or fine egg noodles (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Salt
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

1
Prepare chickpeas: Soak chickpeas in enough water to cover by 2 inches, for 8 to 12 hours, refrigerated.
2
Drain chickpeas and rinse well.
3
Transfer to a large saucepan and add 8 cups water.
4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
5
Cool chickpeas and drain, reserving cooking liquid.
6
You should have about 2 1/2 cups liquid (if not, add more water).
7
Coarsely puree tomatoes in a food processor.
8
Cook onion and celery in butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
9
Add turmeric, pepper, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
10
Stir in tomato puree, 1/3 cup cilantro, chickpeas with reserved liquid, vegetable broth, and lentils.
11
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes.
12
Stir in pasta and cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes.
13
Stir in parsley, remaining 1/3 cup cilantro, and salt to taste.
14
Divide among bowls and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, 8 cups water, 1 (35-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, 1 large onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Soup: Harira falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chickpea Soup: Harira

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