MOROCCAN HARIRA (BEAN SOUP)

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A (mostly) vegetarian, shoestring-budget meal that will leave you feeling both very satisfied and with tons of leftovers. Bonus: it's super-healthy and easy to prepare.

Provided by modestalmond

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups beef stock
1 cup dry lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley leaves and thinner stems, chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves and thinner stems, chopped
1 lemon, or to taste, juiced

Steps:

  • Stir beef stock and lentils together in a large pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
  • Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into the stock mixture; stir and bring mixture to a boil. Stir parsley and cilantro into the stock mixture; reduce heat to low and cook mixture at a simmer until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice over the soup before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 298.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Raja Cicky
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This soup is a keeper! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the way the lentils and chickpeas give it a great texture. The spices are also perfect.


RYLEIH BLUEBALLS
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love the way the flavors come together.


Raza Butt
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This soup is delicious! I love the way the lentils and chickpeas give it a great texture. The spices are also perfect.


Jannat Jannat
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out perfectly. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the way the spices come together.


Erin Nunez
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of lentils, chickpeas, and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


James Livingstone
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the way the flavors come together.


Kamil Ahamed
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This soup is so delicious and flavorful. The lentils and chickpeas give it a great texture, and the spices are perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


I AM BAD
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this soup without any problems. It turned out great!


Marita Oweza Gqwesa
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This soup was a hit! I made it for a party, and everyone raved about it. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Rana Arbaz
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I've never had harira before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the combination of lentils, chickpeas, and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Geo Gallant
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This harira recipe is a winner! The flavors are incredible, and it's so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again soon.