Harira (Traditional Moroccan Soup) Recipe

Name: Harira (Traditional Moroccan Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 oz dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight, rinsed, drained; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 2 None medium onions, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh ginger, grated; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 pinch saffron threads; 1 lb diced lamb; 3 None large tomatoes, deseeded, roughly chopped; 3.5 oz brown lentils; 2 tbsp flour; 3.5 oz white long-grain rice, cooked; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Servings: persons

7 oz dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight, rinsed, drained
1 1/2 tbsp butter
2 None medium onions, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 pinch saffron threads
1 lb diced lamb
3 None large tomatoes, deseeded, roughly chopped
3.5 oz brown lentils
2 tbsp flour
3.5 oz white long-grain rice, cooked
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish
2 tbsp lemon juice

1
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions, celery and garlic, stirring, for 3-4 mins, or until onion has softened. Add ginger and herbs and cook, stirring, for 2 mins, or until fragrant. Add lamb and cook, stirring, for 5-10 mins, or until meat is browned. Add chickpeas and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, for 5 mins, or until tomatoes have softened. Stir in 8 cups hot water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 mins. Add lentils and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Let cool slightly.
2
In a small bowl, whisk flour with 1/2 cup broth from pan. Stir into lamb mixture. Add rice and cook, stirring, for 2-4 mins, or until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice just before serving. Garnish with extra cilantro.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 oz dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight, rinsed, drained, 1 1/2 tbsp butter, 2 None medium onions, finely chopped, 2 stalks celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Harira (Traditional Moroccan 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 (Traditional Moroccan Soup)

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