Harira - Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup Recipe TampaAurora Recipe

Name: Harira - Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup Recipe TampaAurora
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 onions, sliced; 1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes; 3 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked over; 1 (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained; 8 cups of water; 3/4 cup orzo (fidellos are more traditional, but 1/2 cup angel hair pasta, broken in 1 inch pieces will substitute)

Servings: persons

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, sliced
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes
3 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin
1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained
8 cups of water
3/4 cup orzo (fidellos are more traditional, but 1/2 cup angel hair pasta, broken in 1 inch pieces will substitute)

1
Heat the butter and oil in a large stockpot set over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions and cook until they soften, stirring occasionally about 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, cilantro, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
4
(Stick blender worked well.)
5
Add the remaining spices (ginger, cinnamon, turmeric and cumin) to the onions and cook for one minute.
6
Add the tomato mixture and bring to a boil.
7
Add the lentils and 8 cups of water or watered down chicken broth.
8
Cover and reduce heat to low.
9
Simmer until the lentils are tender about 30 to 35 minutes.
10
Add the chickpeas and raise the heat bringing down the heat to a low boil.
11
If serving the next day, refrigerate here.
12
Soup can be made up to 2 days ahead at this stage.
13
Add the pasta and cook until tender 6 to 8 minutes.
14
Serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 onions, sliced, 1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Harira - Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup Recipe TampaAurora 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 - Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup Recipe TampaAurora

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