Moroccan Harira Soup

Name: Moroccan Harira Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 0.5 cup lentils; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion; 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley; 0.5 cup chopped cilantro; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 1 can diced tomatoes (15 ounce); 2 cup vegetable broth; 1 can chickpeas (15 ounce); 0.5 cup orzo pasta; 2 tbsp flour; 0.25 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp tomato paste

Gently simmered lentils, chickpeas and tomatoes, warmed with ginger and cinnamon.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, parsley, cilantro, ginger, and cinnamon. Saute 5 minutes or until onion is soft.
2
Stir in tomatoes and saute 5 minutes more. Stir in broth, chickpeas, lentils, reserved tomato liquid, and 3 cups water.
5 min
3
Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occassionally.
45 min
4
In separate bowl, whisk flour with 1 cup water. Whisk in cilantro, lemon juice and tomato paste.
5
Add mixture to soup. Add orzo to soup. Cook for 5 minutes or until orzo is soft.
5 min