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Moroccan Vegetarian Harira: A Healthy and Flavorful Soup

Discover a delicious and healthy vegetarian soup inspired by Moroccan flavors, perfect for warming up on any chilly day. This recipe combines hearty vegetables, lentils, and aromatic spices to create a satisfying and flavorful meal.

🕒 Prep - 10 minutes, Cook - 30 minutes, Total - 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Moroccan-inspired Vegetarian

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, and tomatoes. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, lentils, cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 25 minutes or until the lentils are cooked through. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of spices creates an aromatic and flavorful dish that will delight your senses.

Notes

Feel free to add more vegetables or beans for added nutrition.

Cultural or Historical Background

Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup made during the month of Ramadan, but it can be enjoyed any time of year.