Moroccan
Harira
Moroccan tomato, lentil and chickpea soup
A fragrant Moroccan soup of tomato, lentils, chickpeas, celery, coriander and warming spices.
Bright, satisfying and built for real life.
This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Moroccan cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.
The recipe
Harira
Ingredients
Main
Method
- 1
Soften the onion and celery in olive oil, then add ginger and turmeric.
- 2
Add tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas and water and simmer until the lentils are tender.
- 3
Stir in coriander, parsley and vermicelli and cook until the pasta softens.
- 4
Whisk in the flour mixture gradually and simmer until the soup lightly thickens.
Harira is a Moroccan soup combining tomato, pulses, herbs and spices, especially associated with breaking the fast during Ramadan.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freeze only when the finished texture remains suitable; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating
Reheat gently until piping hot throughout, unless traditionally served at room temperature.
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