Best 9 Slow Cooker Morocco Harira Recipes

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The classic Middle Eastern dish, slow cooker Moroccan harira, is a hearty and flavorful soup that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a popular choice for family gatherings and special occasions, and it is also a great meal to prepare for a busy weeknight. With its fragrant spices, tender meat, and fresh vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER MOROCCAN HARIRA SOUP



Slow-cooker Moroccan harira soup image

This traditional soup is eaten throughout the year in Morocco, but even more so during the month of Ramadan to break the fast once the sun sets. It is typically made with lamb but chicken thighs or gravy beef could be used as an alternative, or it's just as good as a vegetarian meal.

Provided by Olivia Andrews

Categories     Main-course

Time 2h

Yield SERVES 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

400g lamb neck, boneless fillet or lamb shoulder (cut into 3cm cubes)
1 red onion, coarsely grated
2 celery stalks, cut into 1cm cubes
2 tsp each ground turmeric, ginger and cinnamon
1 large pinch saffron threads, soaked in 1 tbsp water
½ bunch each parsley and coriander, finely chopped, including stalks
800g can chopped tomatoes
750ml chicken stock (check gluten-free if required)
75g dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight, rinsed and drained
55g dried green lentils, rinsed and drained
lemon wedges, to serve

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the lamb, onion, celery, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, saffron with soaking liquid, stalks from the parsley and coriander, tomatoes, stock, 750ml water, chickpeas and lentils in the slow cooker. 2. Cook on low for 8 hours until the pulses and lamb are tender. 3. Season to taste with salt. Stir in the chopped parsley and coriander and serve with lemon wedges.

SLOW COOKER MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SOUP (HARIRA)



Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Harira) image

A little taste of North African cuisine. This Moroccan chickpea soup seems all over the place with veggies, cinnamon and pasta but it all ties together beautifully, make it and see for yourself!

Provided by ron42

Time 5h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cup dried chickpeas
8 cups water
1 can (35 ounce size) whole tomatoes, drained
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 small celery rib (including leaves), finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 cup lentils
2 ounces fine egg noodles
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
lemon wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak chickpeas in water to cover by 2 inches 8 to 12 hours. Drain chickpeas and rinse well. Add to crock pot with onion and celery. Add turmeric, pepper, and cinnamon. Stir in tomatoes, half the cilantro, vegetable broth, and lentils. Cook for 8 to 10 hours. Stir in pasta and continue to cook on low until tender. Stir in parsley, remaining cilantro, and salt to taste.

HARIRA



Harira image

This is the soup that Moroccans traditionally use to break the fast every night of Ramadan. Season with salt, pepper, mint leaves and cinnamon to taste.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound cubed lamb meat
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
¾ cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
7 cups water
¾ cup green lentils
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
4 ounces vermicelli pasta
2 eggs, beaten
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Place the lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, butter, celery, onion, and cilantro into a large soup pot over a low heat. Stir frequently for 5 minutes. Pour tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Let soup simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
  • About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and noodles into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until noodles are al dente). Stir in lemon and eggs, let eggs cook 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 116.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 13.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 593.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

MOROCCAN HARIRA & CHICKEN SOUP



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This North African-inspired soup is flavoured with harissa and spices. Serve with hummus toasts and cooling yogurt

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tbsp olive oil , plus extra to drizzle
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 leek , washed and finely sliced
4 fat celery sticks, chopped into small pieces
3 large carrots , chopped into small pieces
2 big parsnips , peeled and chopped into small pieces
small pack coriander , stalks finely chopped, leaves reserved to serve
1 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp harissa (we used Belazu)
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
2 chicken stock cubes , crumbled
85g raw green lentils
zest and juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp golden caster sugar
natural yogurt , toast and hummus, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat half the oil in a frying pan, season the thighs and brown really well on both sides. Remove to a plate. Tip a mug of water into the pan and simmer, scraping up all the browned bits. Tip this liquid into a measuring jug for later.
  • Put the remaining oil, the vegetables and coriander stalks in a big saucepan. Gently cook until the veg is softened - about 5 mins. Stir in the spices, turn up the heat, and cook for a few mins. Stir in the harissa, followed by the tomatoes, the chicken, stock cubes and lentils. Top up your jug of chickeny juices to 500ml with water, then add this, too. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 mins.
  • Lift the chicken from the soup and shred finely using a couple of forks. Return to the soup with the lemon zest and juice, sugar, and season to taste. Ladle into bowls with a dollop of yogurt and the coriander leaves, and serve with toast, spread with hummus and drizzled with oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

VEGETARIAN MOROCCAN HARIRA



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Harira is a famous Moroccan soup, and here's a hearty vegetarian (and vegan!) version - packed with tomatoes and chickpeas and flavored with paprika, turmeric, saffron, ginger, and harissa. The amount of water can be adjusted depending on the thickness you want. I like this soup pretty thick and nourishing, so I do not add too much water.

Provided by chouchou65

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 1h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds tomatoes, diced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
20 fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon harissa
1 pinch saffron threads
4 cups water, or more to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, mint, paprika, turmeric, ginger, harissa, and saffron. Add water and cook over medium heat until flavors have combined, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix a few tablespoons of soup liquid with flour and cornstarch in a small bowl and return to the soup, stirring in well. Add cherry tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer over low heat until soup thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 231.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SLOW COOKER HARIRA RECIPE



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Warmly spiced and perfect for autumn and winter, this slow cooker lamb harira recipe is easy to make and ideal for batch cooking. If you love spicy North African flavours then this stew of lamb, lentils, chickpeas and spices will definitely suit you.

Provided by Corina Blum

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tbsp oil
1 onion (finely diced)
90 g celery (finely diced)
100 g carrot (finely diced)
3 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 tbsp ginger (grated)
300 g lamb (diced)
2 tsp cumin
½ tsp cinnamon
1½ tsp turmeric
1 tbsp harissa
240 g chickpeas ((drained weight from a 400g can))
100 g green lentils
100 g red lentils
400 g tinned tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 ltr vegetable stock
lemons (to serve)
Coriander (cilantro) (to serve)

Steps:

  • Choose the saute function and heat a little oil in the bottom of the slow cooker. When hot, add the diced onion, carrot and celery. Stir fry for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the crushed garlic and ginger. Saute for a minute.
  • Add the lamb. Brown the lamb on all sides.
  • Add the spices. Stir to coat the lamb in the spices
  • Add the harissa, tomato puree, tinned tomatoes, chickpeas, lentils and stock.
  • Stir well and then select the low slow cook function and cook for 7-8 hours
  • Serve with fresh coriander (cilantro) and a squeeze of lemon.
  • Use a large saucepan and follow instructions 1-5 but on the hob. Transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
  • Follow instructions 1-5.
  • Lower to a simmer and cook slowly for 2½ hours. Check every so often that the pan is not getting too dry and add extra stock if necessary.
  • Serve with fresh coriander (cilantro) and a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 276 mg, Fiber 24 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOROCCAN HARIRA - A FAVOURITE IN ALGERIA



Moroccan Harira - a Favourite in Algeria image

A hearty, spiced soup which is especially good during Ramadan. This harira is a family recipe - guaranteed to be AUTHENTIC! This harira freezes very well so can be made in advance and frozen in portions (a big time saver!) so good for OAMC. Kids tend to like it as it has no bits for them to identify and moan about too.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Egg Free

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 liters water
1 cup water
1 lemon, juice of
3 teaspoons plain flour
4 pieces lamb or 4 chicken pieces, preferably on the bone
1 carrot
1 potato
1 courgette (zucchini)
2 fresh tomatoes
1/2 bunch coriander (cilantro)
1 fresh fennel bulbs or 1 pinch fennel seed
1 pinch celery seed
1 medium onion
4 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons chickpeas
4 tablespoons green lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil oil (for frying)
3 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix (heaped)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl, pour 1 cup of water, the lemon juice and the flour. Set aside.
  • Also put 1 garlic clove and 1/4 of the corriander to one side until the end of cooking.
  • Take a heavy bottomed pan or pressure cooker and place the meat (if using small pieces or boneless meat, it's best to secure them in a muslin cloth bag), add the vegetables and remaining corriander roughly chopped.
  • Fry those ingredients with a little oil, 1 tsp of ras el hanout for a couple of minutes then pour on the water and leave to simmer, covered for 1 and a 1/2 hours or around 45 minutes in a pressure cooker. (or until meat and vegetables are tender) Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Remove the meat and set aside. Remove any traces of bones, gristle etc.
  • Liquidise the remaining vegetables and push through sieve when finished, take another cup of freshly boiled water and pour over sieve to get any last traces!
  • Put everything back in the pan and on low heat (just enough to reach a slow boil) You may wish to add a little more water or stock at this stage.
  • When the harira reaches the boil, lower heat a little & add the flour mixture prepared in step 1. Add a few tbsp of the harira to the flour mix first. Remember to add gradually and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Turn heat to low and finely chopped coriander (last 1/4), final garlic clove minced & 2 tsp of ras el hanout. Allow the harira to heat through again so garlic is not raw.
  • Sprinkle more coriander on top if desired and serve with fresh bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 79.4, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 5.1

ROBERT CARRIER'S MOROCCAN HARIRA



Robert Carrier's Moroccan harira image

In Morocco this soup is served as an important part of the festivities of Ramadan: it's the traditional soup to break the fast

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Soup

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

100g dried chickpeas , soaked overnight and drained
100g Puy lentils
450g ready-diced lamb , cut into 1cm cubes
1 large Spanish onion , finely chopped
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp each ground ginger, saffron strands and paprika
50g butter
100g long grain rice
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
4 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
4 large ripe tomatoes , skinned, seeded and chopped
lemon quarters, to serve

Steps:

  • Tip the chickpeas and lentils into a large saucepan or flameproof casserole. Add the lamb, onion, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, saffron strands and paprika, then pour in 1.5 litres/21⁄2 pints water. Season.
  • Bring to the boil, skimming all the froth from the surface as the water begins to bubble, then stir in half the butter. Turn down the heat and simmer the soup, covered, for 11⁄2 -2 hours until the chickpeas are tender, adding a little more water from time to time as necessary.
  • Towards the end of the cooking time, prepare the rice. Bring 850ml/ 11⁄2 pints water to the boil in a saucepan, shower in the rice, the rest of the butter and salt to taste. Cook until the rice is very tender. Drain, reserving 3tbsp of the liquid.
  • To finish, put the reserved rice liquid in a small saucepan. Stir in the coriander, parsley (hold a little back for a garnish if you like) and tomatoes, then simmer for 15 minutes, stirring from time to time. Add to the soup with the rice, and then taste for seasoning. Simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly. Serve hot, with a lemon quarter for each serving so guests can squeeze over lemon juice to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium

HARIRA - MOROCCAN LAMB STEW



Harira - Moroccan Lamb Stew image

I learned how to make this from an ex-boyfriend's mother. This stew has a very unique flavor. You can substitute beef if you prefer.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Stew

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb cubed lamb
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
7 cups water
3/4 cup green lentil
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
4 ounces vermicelli
2 eggs, beaten
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Place the lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, margarine, celery, onion, and cilantro into a large soup pot over a low heat.
  • Stir frequently for 5 minutes.
  • Pour tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
  • Let soup simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
  • About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and noodles into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until noodles are al dente).
  • Stir in lemon and eggs, let eggs cook 1 minute.

Tips:

  • Choose the right lentils. Red lentils are the most common type used in harira, but you can also use green or brown lentils. If you're using brown lentils, be sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Don't overcook the lentils. Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
  • Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give your harira the best flavor. If you can't find fresh vegetables, you can use frozen or canned vegetables. Just be sure to drain and rinse them before using.
  • Add the spices gradually. Spices can easily overpower harira, so it's important to add them gradually. Start with a small amount and then add more to taste.
  • Serve harira with your favorite toppings. Harira is traditionally served with a dollop of yogurt, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. You can also add other toppings, such as diced tomatoes, chopped cucumbers, or toasted almonds.

Conclusion:

Harira is a delicious and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices, harira is a healthy and flavorful soup that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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