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A bowl of traditional Harira Soup garnished with herbs and served with lemon.

Moroccan Inspired Harira Soup – Warm, Spiced & Cozy

  • Author: Sarah Mendez
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A hearty, aromatic Moroccan Harira soup made with lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, warm spices, and fresh herbs—comforting, nutritious, and perfect for any season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped small
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 6 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cinnamon stick or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • A tiny pinch of saffron (optional)
  • 1–2 teaspoons sea salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup red lentils (dry)
  • 1/2 cup brown or green lentils (dry)
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 2 teaspoons honey (optional, to balance acidity)
  • 1/4 pound capellini pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the celery, garlic, ginger, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  2. Add the broth, canned tomatoes, cinnamon, saffron (if using), and sea salt. Stir in the red lentils, brown lentils, and half the chopped cilantro and parsley. Bring to a simmer, cover with a vented lid, and cook for 30 minutes.
  3. Add the cooked chickpeas and broken capellini pasta. Simmer for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente. Add more broth or water if needed to adjust consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in the remaining herbs and add honey if needed to balance acidity. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Add carrots or bell peppers for extra vegetables.
  • Experiment with spices like coriander or allspice for a deeper flavor.
  • Use vegetable or chicken broth; homemade or store-bought both work.
  • Use only one type of lentil if needed or replace with another legume, adjusting cooking time.
  • Replace pasta with rice or quinoa for a gluten-free option.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Moroccan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 11g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Harira soup, Moroccan soup, lentil soup, chickpea soup, spicy soup, hearty soup, halal soup

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