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Moroccan Harira Soup Recipe

A hearty Moroccan soup made with tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a cozy meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup green lentils rinsed and drained
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup vermicelli noodles broken into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and cumin. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Add the lentils, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  4. Add the cilantro, parsley, and vermicelli noodles. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Harira, Soup
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