Easy Algerian Vermicelli Soup. Chorba Harira

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and still nutritious.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Dried beans are often less expensive and provide similar protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vermicelli

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Rice noodles can be easier to find and less expensive.

Cut carrot, potato, and celery into halves.

Chop parsley and celery leaves.

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a pot.

Add chicken thighs and sauté for 1 minute on each side.

Add chopped onion and grated garlic; stir and sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add 1 cup of tomato sauce, chopped vegetables, and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.

Add half of the chopped parsley and celery leaves.

Add spices: 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Mix all ingredients together.

Add 4 cups of hot water and cover; cook for 15 to 20 minutes in a pressure cooker.

Remove chicken and vegetables after cooking; puree the vegetables.

Cut chicken into small pieces and return to the pot.

Add soaked chickpeas, vermicelli, and remaining chopped parsley and celery leaves.

Cook for another 10 minutes.

Add pureed vegetables back to the soup and stir before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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