Harira-Style Moroccan Lamb and Lentil Soup
Harira-Style Moroccan Lamb and Lentil Soup brings a warmly spiced broth filled with tender lamb, tomatoes, chickpeas, and green lentils. Fragrant notes of cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon mingle with fresh cilantro and parsley for a balanced, comforting bowl. Serve it for dinner on a cool evening or during gatherings when you want a hearty, aromatic soup that satisfies.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Harira-Style Moroccan Lamb and Lentil Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat and cook the cubed lamb until well browned and some fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the diced onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, ground ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
- 5
Add the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and celery; stir until well combined. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 6
When the soup is boiling, add the chickpeas and green lentils; season with salt to taste. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Mix the flour with 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl, then drizzle the slurry into the soup to thicken.
- 8
Return to a simmer and add 1/2 of the cilantro and 1/2 of the parsley; stir to combine.
- 9
Simmer over medium-low heat until the meat and lentils are perfectly tender and the soup has thickened, about 20 more minutes.
- 10
Stir in the vermicelli pasta and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with cayenne and salt. Add the remaining chopped cilantro and parsley, and finish by drizzling lemon juice to taste into the soup.
- 11
Serve right away with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Calories 599.19 kcal High 30%
- Protein 31.91 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 76.16 g 28%
- Total Fat 17.14 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 4.99 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.27 g High --
- Cholesterol 69.72 mg High 23%
- Sodium 1124.84 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 10.24 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 13.06 g --
- Added Sugars 3.35 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 192.2 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 5.44 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 1203.18 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 123.48 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 28.2 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Harira Style Moroccan Lamb and Lentil Soup is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 24 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 599.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Harira-Style Moroccan Lamb and Lentil Soup?
- It is a Moroccan soup recipe made with 24 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Harira-Style Moroccan Lamb and Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 24 is above.
- What goes well with Harira-Style Moroccan Lamb and Lentil Soup?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Harira-Style Moroccan Lamb and Lentil Soup?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 599.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Harira-Style Moroccan Lamb and Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 24 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Harira-Style Moroccan Lamb and Lentil Soup healthy?
- Harira-Style Moroccan Lamb and Lentil Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 599.19 calories and 31.91 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1124.84 mg (49% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.99 g (25% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.35 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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