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Harira (Moroccan Lentil Soup)

Lunch · Moroccan · Ready in 55 min · Serves 2

Warming Moroccan lentil soup with spices, tomatoes, and chickpeas, traditionally broken at sunset during Ramadan.

Harira (Moroccan Lentil Soup)

Per serving

Calories
280
Protein
14 g
Carbs
36 g
Fat
8 g
Fibre
7 g

Vitamins and minerals, % of a day’s needs

  • Iron38%
  • Vitamin D0%
  • B120%
  • Zinc36%
  • Magnesium28%
  • Omega-37%
  • Folate34%
  • Calcium8%
  • Potassium22%
  • Vitamin C18%
  • Vitamin A4%
  • Riboflavin13%

Worked out from the ingredients. How we work out our numbers

Ingredients

  • 100 g Red lentils
  • 200 g Canned chickpeas
  • 250 g Canned tomatoes
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 0.5 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1 whole Cinnamon stick
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Method

  1. 1

    Dice onion and mince garlic. Heat oil in pot over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until soft and golden, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add ground ginger and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cinnamon stick and canned tomatoes, stirring to combine.

  3. 3

    Pour in 500ml water. Add red lentils and chickpeas (drained and rinsed). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.

  4. 4

    Simmer for 35-40 minutes until lentils break down and soup thickens. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.