Harira Soup

Harira Soup is a traditional Moroccan dish brimming with rich flavors and nutritious ingredients. Often enjoyed to break the day’s fast during Ramadan, this comforting soup combines tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and cumin. Harira Soup offers a warm and hearty meal suitable for cold weather or any time you want a wholesome bowl. The blend of spices and fresh herbs creates a savory aroma that fills the kitchen, making this soup an inviting and nourishing choice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
• 1 can tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 whole carrots, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
4. Add the rinsed lentils, cooked chickpeas, diced tomatoes with their juice, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
5. Cover the pot partially and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
6. Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the soup hot in bowls.

Keywords: Healthy, Vegetables, Comfort Food, Warm

Spice Rack: Cumin, Turmeric, Cinnamon

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