Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup)
Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup) is a simple, affordable and delicious meal that uses pantry staples - the entire family will fall in love!
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 C dry lentils, brown or green
- 1/2 C dry orzo pasta
- 15 oz garbanzo beans, canned
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes, canned
- 4 C chicken broth or sub vegetable broth
- 4 C water
- 1 tsp salt or more as needed
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat oil on medium heat; add onion and celery and sauté until translucent. Lower heat slightly and add spices; sauté for another minute.
- Add broth, water, lentils, rinsed garbanzo beans, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add orzo pasta and crushed tomatoes. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, adding additional spices/salt/pepper as necessary.
- Serve hot with crusty sourdough bread and season with additional salt as needed.