Harira - Chickpea And Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Harira - Chickpea And Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 bunch cilantro, fresh; 1/2 bunch parsley, fresh; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup green lentil (or brown); 0.5 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Garnish; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; 6 pitted dates, halved (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 bunch cilantro, fresh
1/2 bunch parsley, fresh
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup green lentil (or brown)
0.5 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 lemon, thinly sliced
6 pitted dates, halved (optional)

1
Chop 2 tbsp each of cilantro and parsley, set aside.
2
Tie together the remainder of the parsley and cilantro bunches and place in large sauce pan. Add chicken stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minute Discard herb bundle.
3
Add lentils, cover and simmer for 15 minute.
4
Add chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, tumeric, and pepper, cover and simmer for 30 minute.
5
Remove 3 cups of soup and blend with hand blender or food processor.
6
Return to pot and heat through. Stir in lemon juice, oil and reserved herbs.
7
Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon and top of lemon slices and dates.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 bunch cilantro, fresh, 1/2 bunch parsley, fresh, 4 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup green lentil (or brown), and more.

Yes, Harira - Chickpea And Lentil Soup 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.

Harira - Chickpea And Lentil Soup

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