Moroccan Harira Soup Recipe

Name: Moroccan Harira Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or garbanzo beans); 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon tomato paste (or ketchup)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon tomato paste (or ketchup)

1
Cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain.
2
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, parsley, cilantro, ginger, and cinnamon. Saute 5 minutes or until onion is soft.
3
Stir in tomatoes and saute 5 minutes more.
4
Stir in broth, chickpeas, lentils, reserved tomato liquid, and 3 cups water.
5
Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occassionally.
7
In separate bowl, whisk flour with 1 cup water.
8
Whisk in cilantro, lemon juice and tomato paste.
9
Add mixture to soup.
10
Add orzo to soup.
11
Cook for 5 minutes or until orzo is soft.

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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: 1/2 cup lentils, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups), 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Harira 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.

Moroccan Harira Soup

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