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Moroccan Harira: Traditional Moroccan Soup for Ramadan

A hearty, aromatic Moroccan soup made with lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and warming spices. Harira is a staple for breaking the fast during Ramadan, symbolizing togetherness and tradition.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 bowls
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Blender (for tomatoes)
  • Small bowl (for flour mixture)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 1 cup chickpeas soaked overnight or canned
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 4 ripe tomatoes blended, or 1 can tomato puree
  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup vermicelli or broken spaghetti
  • ½ cup flour mixed with water for thickening
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until soft and translucent.
  • Stir in ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, paprika, and black pepper. Toast spices for 1 minute.
  • Add blended tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Mix well and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Add lentils and soaked chickpeas. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix flour with water until smooth. Slowly pour into the soup while stirring to thicken.
  • Add vermicelli or broken spaghetti and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped parsley and cilantro. Adjust salt and spices to taste.
  • Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side. Traditionally enjoyed with dates or Moroccan bread.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit meat. Adjust spices to taste. Harira is often served with dates and chebakia (Moroccan sesame cookies) during Ramadan.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 480mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg
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