Shared by Rinat Tzadok
Shared by Rinat Tzadok
Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup)
Yield: 6 servings
Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup)
Yield: 6 servingsLoaded with chickpeas, lentils, and pasta, harira is a Moroccan soup that’s traditionally eaten during Ramadan. It was adopted by the Jewish community, which serves it for Yom Kippur break fast.
This recipe was shared by Rinat Tzadok. Read more about her family in "A Break-Fast Meal From Yemen and Morocco" and try her recipe for zom (warm Yemenite yogurt soup).
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 stalks of celery, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh turmeric, minced, or ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ras el hanout (spice blend)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dry chilli flakes
- 1 cup brown lentils, soaked for 6 hours
- 4 large tomatoes, roughly chopped or grated
- 3 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
- Juice of half a lemon
For serving:
- ¼ bunch parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
Preparation
Step 1
Bring a pot of water to boil, and cook the soaked chickpeas for 40 minutes, drain and set aside.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, garlic, and fresh turmeric, and saute until softened, about 8 minutes.
Step 3
Add the salt, ras el hanout, black pepper, and chili flakes, (and ground turmeric if not using fresh). Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, soaked lentils, and 5 cups of water. Mix well, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour until the soup thickens.
Step 4
Use an immersion blender to puree half the soup. Add in the egg noodles and cook until al dente. Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If you like, add a teaspoon of maple syrup to cut the acidity from the lemon juice.
Note: For a shortcut, you can use 15 ounces canned or frozen chickpeas.
