Moroccan Harira Soup – Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Soup

A hearty, fully plant-based Moroccan classic made with tomato, chickpeas and lentils, warmed with fragrant spices.

Total
55 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Calories · per serving
285 kcal

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Moroccan Harira Soup – Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Soup

In short

Moroccan Harira Soup – Spiced Chickpea and Lentil Soup contains 285 calories per serving: 14 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat. It takes 55 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

Moroccan Harira is a protein- and fiber-rich soup that is a staple of Ramadan tables. The combination of chickpeas and lentils, prepared with little oil, offers a filling yet low-calorie option.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a pot; sauté the onion and celery until softened.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon and stir until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until reduced.

  4. 4

    Add the lentils and vegetable stock and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the chickpeas and cook for another 15 minutes until the lentils are tender.

  6. 6

    Stir in the chopped cilantro and parsley; season with salt and black pepper.

  7. 7

    Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Tips

  • A squeeze of lemon at serving time adds brightness to the soup.
  • For a thicker texture, blend one ladle of the soup and stir it back into the pot.
  • It tastes even better the next day as the spices settle and deepen.

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