Harraa Osbao | حرّاق أصبعو | A traditional Vegan dish from Damascus
Recipe Information
Harraa Osbao
Cultural Context
Harraa Osbao, a beloved dish from Syria, reflects the region's rich culinary heritage, characterized by its use of lentils and spices. Traditionally enjoyed as a comforting meal, it embodies the warmth of Syrian hospitality. Today, this soup has found fans beyond its borders, often adapted with various spices and ingredients to suit local tastes.
Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.
olive oil
🥗Healthier: avocado oil
💰Cheaper: sunflower oil
Avocado oil is healthier while sunflower oil is more economical.
vegetable broth
🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock
💰Cheaper: water with seasoning
Homemade stock is healthier, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.
red pepper flakes
🥗Healthier: fresh chili
💰Cheaper: black pepper
Fresh chili adds flavor without extra cost.
cumin
🥗Healthier: ground coriander
💰Cheaper: caraway seeds
Coriander offers a similar flavor profile.
Rinse lentils under cold water until clear.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, and chopped celery; cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes, cumin, coriander, paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Add lentils and reduce heat to a simmer; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender.
Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Cooking Techniques
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