Harira Soup Recipe Recipe

Name: Harira Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 14.5 oz cans of chick peas (garbanzo beans) drained - or 1.5 cups dried chick peas soaked over night; 1/2 pound lamb or beef stew meat, chopped in 1/2 cubes (optional); 2 chicken thighs, skin removed and chopped in 1/2 inch pieces (optional); 2 large onions peeled and chopped; 3/4 cup dry brown lentils; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 3/4 tsp paprika; 3/4 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chicken, beef or vegetable stock concentrate (dry or from jar); ½ cups water; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (quite a bit of salt is required); 1/2 cup rice, dry (optional); 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/3 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1 Tbsp celery, finely chopped (optional); 2 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes (or 1 pound peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes plus 2 tsp tomato paste); 1 heaping Tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 lemons

Servings: persons

2 14.5 oz cans of chick peas (garbanzo beans) drained - or 1.5 cups dried chick peas soaked over night
1/2 pound lamb or beef stew meat, chopped in 1/2 cubes (optional)
2 chicken thighs, skin removed and chopped in 1/2 inch pieces (optional)
2 large onions peeled and chopped
3/4 cup dry brown lentils
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chicken, beef or vegetable stock concentrate (dry or from jar)
½ cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (quite a bit of salt is required)
1/2 cup rice, dry (optional)
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp celery, finely chopped (optional)
2 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes (or 1 pound peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes plus 2 tsp tomato paste)
1 heaping Tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 lemons

1
In a large pot, combine the drained chick peas, lamb, chicken, onions, lentils, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, concentrated stock, and 12 cups of water.
2
Add salt and pepper.
3
Bring to a boil and simmer gently for about 1.5 hours.
4
Remove lid and add the rice, cilantro, parsley, celery, tomatoes and cook for another 20 minutes.
5
Mix the tablespoon of flour with a half cup of water until smooth.
6
(I usually put both in a jar with a lid and shake.)
7
Then add this to the soup, stirring gently.
8
Let cook for an additional five minute.
9
Serve in bowls with the lemon cut in wedges and served on the side.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 14.5 oz cans of chick peas (garbanzo beans) drained - or 1.5 cups dried chick peas soaked over night, 1/2 pound lamb or beef stew meat, chopped in 1/2 cubes (optional), 2 chicken thighs, skin removed and chopped in 1/2 inch pieces (optional), 2 large onions peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Harira Soup Recipe 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 Soup Recipe

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