HARIRA - NORTH AFRICAN VEGETABLE SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegan

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup finely chopped onions
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, diced
1/2 cup vermicelli or thin noodles, crumbled
3 TBSP veg. oil
1 cup cooked or canned chick peas
1 tsp tumeric
1 tsp ground coriander seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 th - 1/4th tsp cayenne
1 small potato, chopped
1 to 2 small carrots, diced
4 small tomatoes, chopped (or use canned)
1 cup tomato juice
4 cups liquid or broth
chopped fresh parsley
chopped fresh mint
1 red pepper
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Set a large pot over med to med-high flame. Add veg oil, when hot, sauté onions and celery until onions are translucent. Add the spices, potatoes, and carrots and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes and juice and the 4cups liquid. Bring to a boil on high then lower heat to simmering (small bubbles). Cover and let cook (10-20 minutes, depending on size of veggies and the reliability of my memory) until vegetables are almost tender. Add the vermicelli and zucchini and simmer 5 minutes more until tender. Mix in the chick peas and add salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze in lemon juice and add garnish.

Md Munjur Islam
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing!


Yaqoob Khan
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I'm a vegetarian and this soup is a great source of protein for me.


Muskan Ujjan
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I love having leftovers for lunch the next day.


Samid Sordar
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I love the vibrant colors of this soup. It's so inviting!


Samuel Mbendera
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out too watery.


Elrice Jackson
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Clairo
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Derek Pyles
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The soup was a bit bland for my taste, but I added some extra spices and it was perfect.


Mark Crouch
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Nigh Joseph
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I'm not a fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. The lentils added a wonderful texture and flavor to the soup.


Chaunte Barber
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


OFFER BH
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I love how versatile this soup is. I added some leftover chicken and it turned out great! Definitely a keeper recipe.


Abdullahi Halimot
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The recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out delicious! I especially enjoyed the hint of lemon and the crunch of the toasted almonds.


Waqas W
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Harira is now one of my favorite soups! It's packed with flavor and goodness.


Amine Atnani
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This soup was a delightful journey through North African flavors. The combination of vegetables, lentils, and spices created a hearty and satisfying meal.