Harira (Soup for Ramadan)
Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup often enjoyed during Ramadan to break the fast.
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: 17.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lentils
- 1 cup Chickpeas
- 1 large Onion
- 3 clove Garlic cloves
- 2 stalk Celery stalks
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 can Canned tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 bunch Cilantro
- 1 bunch Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 6 cup Water
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, and diced carrots. Cook until vegetables are softened.
- Add lentils, chickpeas, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well.
- Pour in water and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Chop cilantro and parsley. Add them to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
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.