Moroccan Harira Soup
Moroccan Harira Soup balances tender lamb with earthy lentils and chickpeas in a warmly spiced tomato broth. Vermicelli adds body while a squeeze of lemon brightens each spoonful, and a hint of cinnamon and ginger rounds out the flavor. Serve it for a comforting dinner or as a traditional starter during Ramadan or cool evenings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a large soup pot over low heat, combine the lamb, onions, celery, cilantro, margarine, pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes (without the juice) and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the water, the reserved tomato juice, and the lentils. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 50 minutes.
- 3
Raise the heat to medium-high and add the garbanzo beans and vermicelli pasta. Cook until the noodles are tender but slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Stir in the eggs and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.
- Calories 556.63 kcal High
- Protein 25.69 g Good Source
- Carbs 59.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.68 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.71 g High
- Trans Fat 0.5 g High
- Cholesterol 131.69 mg High
- Sodium 422.42 mg Moderate
- Fiber 14.39 g Good Source
- Sugar 17.63 g High
- Added Sugar 11.59 g High
- Calcium 85.99 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.89 mg Good Source
- Potassium 748.84 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 186.45 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 23.03 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.58 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Moroccan Harira Soup is a Moroccan soup recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 556.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Moroccan Harira Soup?
- It is a Moroccan soup recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Moroccan Harira Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Diced Tomatoes, Eggs. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Moroccan Harira Soup?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Moroccan Harira Soup?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 556.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Moroccan Harira Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
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