Moroccan Lentil and Garbanzo Soup (Harira) Recipe


Submitted by lil_misfit

Makes 6 servings


Soup

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup dried lentils
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 tsp ginger, powdered
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups diced ripe tomatoes
16 ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Salt to taste
6 cups water
Directions
  1. Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onions and saute over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the celery and garlic and saute until the onions are golden, another 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Add 6 cups water, along with the lentils, and spices. Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer gently until the lentils are just tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.

  3. Add tomatoes and chickpeas. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed, and adjust the spices to taste. Simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes over very low heat. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro and season to taste with salt. Serve hot or just warm, garnishing each serving with one or two thin lemon slices.

Categories

Beans, Soup, Moroccan, Simmer, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 455.2g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
251
Calories from Fat
53
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
5.9g
9%
Saturated Fat
0.8g
4%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
273mg
11%
Total Carbohydrates
39.5g
13%
Dietary Fiber
12.5g
50%
Sugars
4.1g
Protein
11.1g
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 27%
Calcium 7% Iron 19%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in manganese
  • High in vitamin B6
  • High in vitamin C
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