Harira - Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Harira - Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion (chopped); 1 large carrot (chopped); 1/3 cup parsley (finely chopped); 1/2 cup cilantro (finely chopped); 6 clove garlic (minced); 2 tbsp ginger (finely minced); 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp cayenne; 2 tsp pimenton dulce (or other smoked sweet paprika); 1/2 tsp pepper (or more to taste); 2 tsp salt (or more to taste); 28 oz diced tomatoes; 1 1/4 cup red lentils (dry); 8 cup vegetable broth; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 limes (cut into small wedges); 1 bunch of cilantro (finely chopped); 6 pita breads (or toasted sliced baguette)

Servings: persons

1 large onion (chopped)
1 large carrot (chopped)
1/3 cup parsley (finely chopped)
1/2 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
6 clove garlic (minced)
2 tbsp ginger (finely minced)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne
2 tsp pimenton dulce (or other smoked sweet paprika)
1/2 tsp pepper (or more to taste)
2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
28 oz diced tomatoes
1 1/4 cup red lentils (dry)
8 cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 limes (cut into small wedges)
1 bunch of cilantro (finely chopped)
6 pita breads (or toasted sliced baguette)

1
Heat olive oil in large pot or dutch oven.
2
Saute onion, carrot, parsley and cilantro until caramelized.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low.
4
Stir in the garlic, ginger and all of the spices.
5
Saute until fragrant; less than a minute.
6
Add lentils, tomatoes, and broth.
7
Cover and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 50 minutes, or until the lentils have cooked thoroughly and soup has thickened.
9
Salt to taste.
10
Serve with fresh lime wedges, chopped cilantro and toasted bread of your choice.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion (chopped), 1 large carrot (chopped), 1/3 cup parsley (finely chopped), 1/2 cup cilantro (finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Harira - Red 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.

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Harira - Red Lentil Soup

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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