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Harira

Cultural Context

Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup, often enjoyed during Ramadan to break the fast. It symbolizes hospitality and community, typically served with dates and bread. This nourishing dish has variations across North Africa, adapting to local ingredients and preferences, making it a beloved staple in many households.

MoroccanMAmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
Beef - Cubed 200 g
Lentils 100 g
Chickpeas 100 g
Shaaria (Thin Pasta) 50 g
Smmen (Ghee) 2 tsp
Olive Oil 2 Tbsp
Salt 1.3 Tbsp
Pepper 1 tsp
Ginger 2/3 Tbsp
Turmeric 1 Tbsp
Cinnamon 1/4 tsp
Egg 1
All Purpose Flour 50 g
Tomato Puree 400 g
Onions 1 Medium
Parsley 20 g
Cilantro 20 g
Bones 3 Small
Celery 70 g
Water for base mix 300 ml
Tomato Paste 40 g
Water for flour mix 400 ml
Water Hot 1000 ml

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Chicken is leaner, and vegetable broth can be more economical.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: dried chickpeas

Canned chickpeas save time, while dried are often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible, and frozen can be cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add chopped onions and celery; sauté until softened.

3

Stir in tomato puree and tomato paste; cook until slightly thickened.

4

Add cubed beef, lentils, chickpeas, and spices; mix well.

5

Pour in water for base mix and bring to a boil.

6

Reduce heat and simmer until lentils and chickpeas are tender.

7

In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour with water for flour mix to create a slurry.

8

Stir the slurry into the soup to thicken it.

9

Add shaaria (thin pasta) and cook until tender.

10

Stir in fresh herbs (parsley and cilantro) before serving.

11

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Moroccan soupHarira soup

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