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Harira – Moroccan Lentil and Tomato Soup

A Moroccan lentil, chickpea, and tomato soup warmed with cinnamon and ginger, finished with fresh cilantro and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried red or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 0.5 cup dried chickpeas, soaked or 1 cup canned, drained
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine lentils, chickpeas, onion, garlic, celery, and carrots.
  2. Add crushed tomatoes, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and broth; bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes until the lentils and chickpeas are tender.
  4. Stir in cilantro and parsley in the last 5 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.