Ingredients
- - 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- - Aromatics like onion, celery, and carrot
- - 2 cups tomato lentil broth
- - 6 cups stock
- - Seasonal vegetables or legumes
- - Fresh herbs and acid to finish
Morocco cuisine
Harira Lentil Soup
Tomato-based soup with lentils, chickpeas, and warm spices finished with herbs.
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 55 min
Servings: Serves 6
Difficulty: Easy
Cooking steps
- 1Sweat aromatics in fat until tender.
- 2Stir in tomato lentil broth and any spices until coated.
- 3Pour in stock and simmer until vegetables are tender.
- 4Adjust seasoning, finish with herbs, and ladle into bowls.
Chef notes
- - Skim foam for a clear broth.
- - Finish each bowl with good olive oil or citrus for brightness.
Pairings
- - Serve with dates
- - Pour a glass of Mint tea
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 18 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbs: 46 g