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Harira Soup Recipe
This is the traditional soup served at sunset to break the daily fast observed during the 30 days of Ramadan. Recipes vary from family to family throughout Morocco and the rest of North Africa. I'm particularly fond of this version. If you have not had this before, you MUST try it. It is truly delicious!
| Prep time: 15 Minutes |
Moroccan
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| Cook time: 120 Minutes | Servings: 10 |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 414g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 312 | |
| Calories from Fat 66 | 21% |
| Total Fat 7.49g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 2.13g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium 648mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 44.79g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.6g | 42% |
| Sugars 6.13g | 4% |
| Protein 17.5g | 28% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 2 14.5 oz cans of chick peas (garbanzo beans) drained - or 1.5 cups dried chick peas soaked over night
- 1/2 pound lamb or beef stew meat, chopped in 1/2 cubes (optional)
- 2 chicken thighs, skin removed and chopped in 1/2 inch pieces (optional)
- 2 large onions peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup dry brown lentils
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chicken, beef or vegetable stock concentrate (dry or from jar)
- 12 cups water
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (quite a bit of salt is required)
- 1/2 cup rice, dry (optional)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp celery, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes (or 1 pound peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes plus 2 tsp tomato paste)
- 1 heaping Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 lemons
Directions
- In a large pot, combine the drained chick peas, lamb, chicken, onions, lentils, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, concentrated stock, and 12 cups of water. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for about 1.5 hours.
- Remove lid and add the rice, cilantro, parsley, celery, tomatoes and cook for another 20 minutes.
- Mix the tablespoon of flour with a half cup of water until smooth. (I usually put both in a jar with a lid and shake.) Then add this to the soup, stirring gently. Let cook for an additional five minute.
- Serve in bowls with the lemon cut in wedges and served on the side.
February 3, 2009 15:39