Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup, typically prepared during the holy month of Ramadan. This rich and hearty soup is packed with a variety of spices, herbs, and legumes, making it a nutritious and fulfilling meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h 15min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 300 g beef or lamb
- 2 stalks celery
- 150 g chickpeas
- 2 tbsp flour
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tsp ginger
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 100 g lentils
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g tomatoes
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 L water
Directions
Step 1
Soak the chickpeas overnight in water. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced meat and cook until browned.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion and celery, cooking until softened.
Step 4
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, cilantro, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the soaked chickpeas, lentils, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the chickpeas are tender.
Step 6
In a small bowl, mix the flour with some water to create a smooth paste. Stir this into the soup to thicken it.
Step 7
Simmer for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Serve hot, garnished with extra chopped parsley and cilantro if desired.