Harira
Harira is a classic Moroccan comfort soup featuring a fragrant blend of tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, tender meat, fresh herbs, and warming spices. This hearty and nourishing soup delivers bold, savory flavors and a satisfying texture that makes it perfect for any season and a cherished dish during Ramadan.
Ingredients
Instructions
Sauté chopped onions and celery in olive oil along with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and cumin until fragrant and translucent, forming the aromatic foundation for your Harira.
Add diced lamb or beef to the pot and brown evenly, sealing in rich flavors that will infuse the soup throughout cooking.
Pour in pureed tomatoes, rinsed lentils, and chickpeas; stir well to combine the ingredients and blend their flavors.
Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 1 hour until the meat is tender and lentils are soft.
Mix flour with cold water to create a slurry; gradually stir this into the soup and cook until the broth thickens to a stew-like consistency.
Just before serving, stir in chopped parsley and cilantro along with fresh lemon juice to brighten the rich soup perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 cup
- Calories
- 280 calories
- Sugar Content
- 5g
- Sodium Content
- 450mg
- Fat Content
- 8g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 3g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 4g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 35g
- Fiber Content
- 8g
- Protein Content
- 20g
- Cholesterol Content
- 55mg
