Harira
Harira is a popular Moroccan soup. It's a hearty and flavorful soup made with a blend of vegetables, lentils, chickpeas, and spices like turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. It's typically served with dates and crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Add the turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and paprika to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
- Add the red lentils, chickpeas, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro, parsley, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue simmering the soup for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the Harira hot with some dates and crusty bread. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 41g (14%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1096mg (48%)Potassium: 763mg (22%)Fiber: 17g (71%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 1113IU (22%)Vitamin C: 34mg (41%)Calcium: 88mg (9%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
