MOROCCAN HARIRA SOUP

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This thick soup is a wonderful comfort food. It's easy to make, delicious and healthy! I know the spices sound strange, but the end result is an excellent savory soup. Good enough for company!

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Categories     Lentil

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon tomato paste (or ketchup)

Steps:

  • Cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, parsley, cilantro, ginger, and cinnamon. Saute 5 minutes or until onion is soft.
  • Stir in tomatoes and saute 5 minutes more.
  • Stir in broth, chickpeas, lentils, reserved tomato liquid, and 3 cups water.
  • Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occassionally.
  • In separate bowl, whisk flour with 1 cup water.
  • Whisk in cilantro, lemon juice and tomato paste.
  • Add mixture to soup.
  • Add orzo to soup.
  • Cook for 5 minutes or until orzo is soft.

Ahmed Naeem
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Raj Pk
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I really liked the way it tasted in this soup.


Molorana Molekoa
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Slayer King
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.


Hakim Ola
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Ultra Bollywood Movies
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


umeri raja
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Topu Islam
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken or lamb.


Jj Cagle
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I've never had harira soup before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite soups.


Sajid Javeed
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This soup is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than an hour.


Jillian Mueller
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this soup was just the right amount of spicy for me.


Jayden Bolden
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


REHEMA NABUTITI
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The mint and cumin really give it a unique flavor.


Kamogelo Glen
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


lhanie amador
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover veggies. I added some carrots, celery, and spinach to mine and it turned out great.


Md Zahangir Alam
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful and has a nice balance of spices.


MD Mafus
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use my slow cooker, which makes it even easier.


Katie
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find.


Muawaz Shahbaz
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This harira soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the soup was hearty and filling. I especially loved the addition of the lentils and chickpeas, which gave the soup a nice texture and extra protein.


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