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
- 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
- Protein 31.91 g Good Source
- Carbs 76.16 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.14 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.99 g High
- Trans Fat 0.27 g High
- Cholesterol 69.72 mg High
- Sodium 1124.84 mg High
- Fiber 10.24 g Good Source
- Sugar 13.06 g High
- Added Sugar 3.35 g Moderate
- Calcium 193.84 mg Moderate
- Iron 5.44 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1203.27 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 318.86 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 28.2 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source
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.
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