How To Make Moroccan Harira Soup
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (400g) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup red lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
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Add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, red lentils, and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the lentils are cooked and the flavors have melded together.
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Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 220kcal
- Total Fat : 5g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 1386mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 37g
- Dietary Fiber : 10g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 10g
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