Harira – Red Lentil Soup

Harira - Red Lentil Soup recipe pinit

Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup often served to break the fast during Ramadan.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 19.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 1000
Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Rinse the red lentils under cold water and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add red lentils, canned tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until lentils are tender.
  6. While the soup is cooking, chop cilantro and parsley.
  7. Once the soup is done, remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  8. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
Sugars 5g
Protein 10g20%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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