Harira is a traditional Moroccan food usually served during Ramadan. You will fall in love with the combination of chickpeas, fresh vegetables and aromatic spices.
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Nutrition (1 serving)
- 116 kcal
- 20 g carbohydrates
- 2 g fats
- 5 g protein
Per 4 portions
- 250 g ready to eat chickpea
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 carrot
- 2 celery stalks
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp dried coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 l water
- 50 g parsley leaves
- 50 g coriander
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
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Add the spices (turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper) and the tomato puree. Mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.
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Add the chopped tomatoes, chickpeas and water. Bring to a boil and then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
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Add chopped parsley, coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir and simmer for another 10 minutes.
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Season with salt and more spices before serving if needed. Harira soup is traditionally served with a piece of fresh bread.
