Harira (Chickpea, Lamb And Coriander Soup) Recipe

Name: Harira (Chickpea, Lamb And Coriander Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 small brown onions, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lb lamb shoulder steak, trimmed of excess fat and cut into small chunks; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon clove, ground; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 5 1/4 cups beef stock; 3 (10 ounce) cans chickpeas (or less, depending on your taste); 28 ounces tomatoes, diced (use a GOOD quality tomato); 1/2 cup coriander, finely chopped (cilantro); fresh coriander leaves, for garnish; black olives, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small brown onions, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb lamb shoulder steak, trimmed of excess fat and cut into small chunks
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons tomato paste
5 1/4 cups beef stock
3 (10 ounce) cans chickpeas (or less, depending on your taste)
28 ounces tomatoes, diced (use a GOOD quality tomato)
1/2 cup coriander, finely chopped (cilantro)
fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
black olives, for garnish

1
Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or stockpot. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
2
Add the meat in batches, and cook over high heat until the meat is browned on all sides. Return all the meat to the pan.
3
Add the spices and bay leaf to the pan and cook until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4
Add the stock to the pan, stir well and bring to a boil.
5
Add the chickpeas, tomato and chopped coriander to the pan. Stir, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Stir occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Serve garnished with coriander leaves and small black olives.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 small brown onions, chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, crushed, 1 lb lamb shoulder steak, trimmed of excess fat and cut into small chunks, and more.

Yes, Harira (Chickpea, Lamb And Coriander 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.

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Harira (Chickpea, Lamb And Coriander Soup)

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