HARIRA - CHICKPEA AND LENTIL SOUP

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I am posting it here for safe keeping and will be making before long. It looks absolutely delicious. It is a traditional Ramadan Soup. UPDATE - I have now made the soup and love it; I made it with red lentils which worked fine.

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 bunch cilantro, fresh
1/2 bunch parsley, fresh
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup green lentil (or brown)
0.5 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 lemon, thinly sliced
6 pitted dates, halved (optional)

Steps:

  • Chop 2 tbsp each of cilantro and parsley, set aside.
  • Tie together the remainder of the parsley and cilantro bunches and place in large sauce pan. Add chicken stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minute Discard herb bundle.
  • Add lentils, cover and simmer for 15 minute.
  • Add chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, tumeric, and pepper, cover and simmer for 30 minute.
  • Remove 3 cups of soup and blend with hand blender or food processor.
  • Return to pot and heat through. Stir in lemon juice, oil and reserved herbs.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon and top of lemon slices and dates.

Ericka Paige
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessey Jimmy
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I've never had harira soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great. It's a really flavorful and hearty soup, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Maryam Agha
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of spices and the chickpeas and lentils give it a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Nondumiso Sylvia
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this harira soup is really good. It's very flavorful and filling, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Rofik Shlm
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamal Rajpot
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I've never had harira soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great. It's a really flavorful and hearty soup, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


alick mutonga
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of spices and the chickpeas and lentils give it a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Dave Summer
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this harira soup is really good. It's very flavorful and filling, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Kayden Carrillo
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making this again.


Sahla Salum
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I've never had harira soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great. It's a really flavorful and hearty soup, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Emmanuel Akamsoko
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of spices and the chickpeas and lentils give it a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Ntombifuthi Mlombo
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this harira soup is really good. It's very flavorful and filling, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Vp Rafiu
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This soup is amazing! I made it for my husband and he loved it. It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Melissa Williamson
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I've made this harira soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and lentils, and it's also a very affordable meal.


jk shaba
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This harira soup is delicious and flavorful! I love the combination of chickpeas and lentils, and the spices give it a really nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.