Moroccan Harira Soup Recipe
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Moroccan harira soup is the definition of comfort food. With tender lamb, hearty legumes such as lentils and chickpeas, herbs and lemon juice, this soup is perfect for any day of the week!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless lamb cut into ½ inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large onion cut into chunks
- 2 celery stalks cut into chunks
- 2 large tomatoes cut into chunks
- 1 cup parsley finely chopped
- ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅔ cup brown lentils
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups water
- 1 can canned chickpeas 15 oz
- ½ cup vermicelli noodles
- 1 lemon juice of
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the lamb pieces until light in color, about 5–7 minutes.
- Once the lamb is browned, add the tomato paste and stir to coat the meat. Then, add the ground ginger, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric and black pepper to the pot and stir well to combine for about 1–2 minutes.
- While the lamb is cooking, in a food processor, mix the onion, celery, and tomatoes. Blend until smooth.
- Add this mixture to the pot with the lamb and spices. After that, add the chopped parsley and cilantro. Stir to combine, about 5 minutes.
- Add the salt followed by the lentils, the chicken broth, and water. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let the soup simmer gently for about 40 minutes until the lamb is fully cooked, and the lentils are tender.
- After the soup has simmered, taste and adjust the seasoning by adding kosher salt if needed.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add the chickpeas and vermicelli noodles to the pot. Let the soup simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked and tender.
- Just before serving, add the juice of 1 lemon to the soup.
Notes
- Use Homemade Broth for Extra Flavor: If you have the time, try making your own chicken or vegetable broth for a richer, more flavorful base.
- Add the Vermicelli at the Right Time: Vermicelli noodles cook quickly! Add them in the last 10 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
1112mg
(46%)
Potassium
646mg
(18%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1433IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1112mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 646mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1433IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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