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harira-recipe

Harira Recipe

A traditional Moroccan soup made with tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and fresh herbs. Perfect for breaking the fast during Ramadan.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can Chickpeas, drained
  • 1 can Tomatoes, crushed
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 bunch Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup Vermicelli noodles, broken into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. Add the ground ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the lentils, chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped cilantro, parsley, and vermicelli noodles. Cook for another 10 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Harira, Moroccan Soup, Ramadan
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