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Harira Soup Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Moroccan dish, known for its rich blend of tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and aromatic spices, making it a delightful and nourishing comfort food.
🇲🇦 Morocco
6 servings
1 hour total
Ingredients

Extra virgin olive oil

1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 carrot, peeled and chopped

Kosher salt

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 ½ teaspoons black pepper

1 ½ teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon cayenne

2 14- ounce cans crushed tomatoes

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup green lentils, rinsed

1 cup red lentils, rinsed

1 14- ounce can chickpeas

7 cups vegetable stock

¼ cup long grain rice, rinsed

Lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots. Season with kosher salt and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the garlic and spices and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, lentils (both green and red), and chickpeas. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the vegetable broth and raise the heat. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then turn the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 45 minutes. If the soup seems to thick - add a bit more broth or water.  Keep an eye on it, and stir to prevent scorching.

Step 5

Stir in the rice and cook for another 15 or until the rice is fully cooked. Keep an eye on it, and stir to prevent scorching.

Step 6

Serve with lemon wedges.

Step 7

Enjoy!
Source: generated with the assistance of AI technology to provide innovative and diverse culinary ideas.

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