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 cup chickpeas; 1/2 cup lentils; 9/16 cup rice; 1 brown onion finely chopped; 2 celery stalks finely chopped; 3 tomatoes large, coarsely chopped; 7/8 pound lamb cubes; 2 garlic cloves crushed; 2 tablespoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon turmeric; saffron; 2 1/8 cups water boiled; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 cup chicken stock; cilantro leaves or mint leaves; salt; ground black pepper; lemon slices

Servings: persons

1 cup chickpeas
1/2 cup lentils
9/16 cup rice
1 brown onion finely chopped
2 celery stalks finely chopped
3 tomatoes large, coarsely chopped
7/8 pound lamb cubes
2 garlic cloves crushed
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
saffron
2 1/8 cups water boiled
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup chicken stock
cilantro leaves or mint leaves
salt
ground black pepper
lemon slices

1
Soak dried chickpeas overnight in a bowl filled with water; or use canned chickpeas.
2
Melt the butter in a large pot.
3
Fry the onion, celery, and garlic until the onion is tender.
4
Add ginger, cinnamon, pepper, turmeric, and a pinch of saffron, cook until aromas are released.
5
Add the lamb, simmer for 10 minutes so the spices penetrate the meat.
6
Add chickpeas and tomatoes, keep stirring until the tomatoes are tender.
7
Pour in water, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 35 minutes.
8
Add the lentils and rice.
9
Mix the flour with chicken stock. Pour the mixture into the pan. Continue cooking and stirring until the soup thickens, and the rice is cooked, for about 25 minutes.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Garnish with coriander or mint leaves, and lemon slices.

1818

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 cup chickpeas, 1/2 cup lentils, 9/16 cup rice, 1 brown onion finely chopped, 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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