moroccan harira soup

Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup (aka Harira) is hearty, full of protein and loaded with nutrients.  Warming fragrant spices make this healthy one-pot meal deeply flavorful!  Vegan and Gluten-Free adaptable.

Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup (Harira)

olive oil

onion, diced

garlic, chopped

ginger

black pepper

turmeric

teaspoons cumin

smoked paprika

cayenne

broth, vegetable or chicken or water

tomatoes

cinnamon (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon)

saffron (optional)

sea salt

red lentils

brown or green lentils

chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

honey (if needed)

pasta,

cilantro,

parsley

Saute onions for 5 minutes in olive oil, over medium heat.

Add celery, garlic, ginger, pepper, turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika and cayenne.  Stir for another minute.  Sautéing the spices allows them to bloom and deepen in flavor.

Add broth, tomatoes, cinnamon sticks, saffron, salt, red lentils, brown lentils, half of the cilantro and half of the parsley.  Bring to a simmer, cover with a vented lid, for 30 minutes.

Add Chickpeas and pasta cook 5-10 minutes more.  (see notes)

This is a keeper, even my carnivorous grandsons liked it!

Thank you so much for this recipe!  It is by far the best lentil soup I have had.....and I have made multiple recipes, but will search no more!  It made a generous amount and could have been easily halved but I chose not to.  I made it as written with the exception of saffron and parsley which I did not have in the house. I did make my own veggie stock.  I also cooked the pasta separately and we added some to our portions for dinner as we served it.  Can't wait for lunch tomorrow for more!

Thanks for the reply, Went for it in the Instant Pot for 7 minutes high pressure and it came out perfect. No more store bought harira soup for me. 5 stars definitely.

Best soup I’ve ever made!!  Continued to be wowed by these recipes!

One of my favorite recipes thus far! The flavors are so rich, hearty, and complex. Simple recipe that feels very healthy to eat. I used rice noodles and will probably use less noodles the next time.

Oh Mmy this soup is delicious!! I found myself craving for more after the first bowl. 
I love the notes   It helps when you have to watch certain spices or ingredients. 
Thank you :o)

Loved it, I did not use pasta, I poured it over white rice.

What a great recipe!  Loved the warm, comforting spices and texture from the lentils.  Although I didn't have any garlic, cilantro or parsley on hand when I decided to make this recipe, the soup was delicious!  In place of the missing herbs, I added some chopped fresh mint.  I served the soup with lemon, as suggested, which added a nice briteness.  I will definitely make this again!  Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

I've made it twice now. Beautiful flavours and a great meal for vegetarians. This is my new favourite soup recipe. Thanks feasting at home!

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