Moroccan Lentil And Chickpea Soup (Harira)
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Loading... - Thomas Bourgeois
- 27 Jul 2022
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Richly spiced, full of flavor and hearty texture, this recipe for Harira is so satisfying. As many soups do, it just becomes better and better after a day or two in the fridge. It is a perfect wholesome meal to make ahead and glean from all week. Nothing better for me than to open the fridge to an already made healthy lunch just waiting to be reheated! Tucking some away in the freezer for a future convenient meal is also always a good thing.
In our meatless version of Harira, red lentils create a rich-bodied broth as they break down quickly, fusing with the tomatoes and broth. Brown or green lentils and chickpeas give hearty texture. Spices infuse the soup with warmth and rich flavor. Fresh cilantro and parsley are added to simmer with the broth and at the end to add fresh zest and brightness. Pasta is added near the end and just makes it that much more enjoyable to eat! (Feel free to use gluten-free pasta.)
Served with a fresh squeeze of lemon. It is common to enjoy this soup with dates on the side. I highly recommend it!
WHAT IS HARIRA? (“HUH-REAR-RA”)
Harira is a traditional Moroccan comfort soup. During the fasting month of Ramadan, where no food or drink is consumed between dawn and dusk, Harira is often eaten to break the daily fast. Loaded with fiber, protein and nutrients this soup is very sustaining and satisfying.
There are many many variations of Harira, often including a type of meat, lentils, chickpeas, pasta or rice in a richly spiced tomato base.
INGREDIENTS IN HARIRA
- veggies: onion, garlic, celery
- spices: ginger, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, paprika, cayenne, cinnamon stick and saffron
- beans: chickpeas, red lentils, green or brown lentils
- broth: vegetable, chicken, or lamb
- canned tomatoes. Read More...
