Harira (Moroccan Lentil Soup) Recipe

Name: Harira (Moroccan Lentil Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 lb chicken or 1 lb beef; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional); 1/4 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons margarine; 3/4 cup celery; 1 onion; 1 red onion; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 7 cups water; 3/4 cup lentils (soaked in water overnight); 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (or dried ones soaked in water); 4 ounces vermicelli (cut in small pieces); 1 lemon

Servings: persons

1 1 lb chicken or 1 lb beef
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup celery
1 onion
1 red onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
7 cups water
3/4 cup lentils (soaked in water overnight)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (or dried ones soaked in water)
4 ounces vermicelli (cut in small pieces)
1 lemon

1
Chop celery, onion, cilantro.
2
Place the lamb (bones optional, for flavoring), spices, margarine, celery, onion, and cilantro into a large pot over a low heat.
3
Stir tomatoes(without juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Let soup simmer, covered, for 2 hours. Stirring occasionally.
6
About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and vermicelli into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes.
7
Serve soup with lemon wedges on the side.
8
This is optional: serve with warm slices of bread, dates and boiled eggs (cut in half and sprinkled with cumin and salt).

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1 lb chicken or 1 lb beef, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional), and more.

Yes, Harira (Moroccan 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 (Moroccan Lentil Soup)

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