Harira Recipe

Name: Harira Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped); 2 celery stalks (chopped); 1 carrot (peeled and chopped); Kosher salt; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon cayenne; 2 14- ounce cans crushed tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup green lentils, (rinsed); 1 cup red lentils, (rinsed); 1 14- ounce can chickpeas; 7 cups vegetable or chicken stock, (preferably low-sodium); ¼ cup long grain rice, rinsed (or ¼ cup broken vermicelli); Lemon wedges, (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Harira is a classic Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup with fresh herbs and loads of warm spices. This satisfying vegetarian soup is even better the next day, so it is the perfect make-ahead pot to feed a little crowd. I typically serve it with lemon slices and warm pita bread.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:26:05 GMT