Recipe: Appetizing Moroccan Lentil & Chickpea Soup(Harrira)

February 12, 2017 5:00pm - 7 min read

Moroccan Lentil & Chickpea Soup(Harrira). Moroccan lentil chickpea stew is texture rich with warm, earthy flavors. Warm intoxicating spices make this vegetable filled Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew perfect for cold Autumn nights. They're the perfect high-protein, high-fiber food that take on just about any flavor you add to them.

Moroccan Lentil & Chickpea Soup(Harrira)
This Moroccan Lentil Soup is hearty, healthy and delicious ~ tender red lentils and chickpeas flavored with warm, fragrant Moroccan spices. I'm a very big fan of this Moroccan Lentil Soup. Moroccan Lentil Stew with beans, carrots, red lentils, garlic and warm Moroccan spices in less than an hour. You can have Moroccan Lentil & Chickpea Soup(Harrira) using 17 ingredients and 19 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Moroccan Lentil & Chickpea Soup(Harrira)

  1. You need of big Tomatoes.
  2. Prepare of red Lentil (Masoor dal).
  3. Prepare of boiled Chick peas.
  4. It’s of boiled red Kidney beans.
  5. Prepare of medium sized Onion chopped.
  6. You need of Garlic paste.
  7. You need of Tomato paste.
  8. You need of Black Pepper powder.
  9. You need of dry Ginger powder.
  10. Prepare of Coriander powder.
  11. You need of Cumin powder.
  12. It’s of Saffron colour.
  13. You need of Olive oil.
  14. You need of of a Lemon.
  15. You need of Coriander stem chopped.
  16. Prepare of Coriander leaves chopped.
  17. It’s of All purpose flour.

Today I write this post with a heavy heart because of what happened in Boston on Monday. Today's recipe, Moroccan Red Lentil Soup, is comforting. Moroccan stewed lentils can be served as a side dish or entrée. You may find that lentils purchased in American supermarkets tend to cook faster than Moroccan or Middle Eastern lentils, so.

Moroccan Lentil & Chickpea Soup(Harrira) instructions

  1. Take 3 tomatoes and give 2 slits in one side the tomatoes and then blanched in boiling water for 3-4 minutes..
  2. Clean and soak lentils in water for about an hour..
  3. Remove the blanched tomatoes to a dish and then remove the skin of the tomatoes. Because of the slits it will be easy to peel the skin..
  4. Chop the blanched and peeled tomatoes..
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a heavy bottomed saucepan and saute chopped onion for 2-3 minutes..
  6. When the onion changes colour to pink, add in 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste and saute for one more minute. Then add in the soaked and drained lentils..
  7. Stir for a couple of minutes in medium heat and then add in spices like black pepper powder, cumin-coriander powder, dry ginger powder and salt..
  8. Stir and fry for a minute, then add in 3 cups of hot water. Cover and cook in medium heat until lentils cook completely..
  9. Chop coriander stems and leaves thinly..
  10. When lentils cook completely, add in the chopped tomatoes and chopped coriander stems..
  11. Cover and cook again for 5 minutes and then add in boiled chick peas and boiled kidney beans..
  12. Also add in tomato paste and a pinch of saffron colour for a nice colour..
  13. Mix everything well, check the consistency and seasoning of the soup. Add hot water if you think the consistency should be thin..
  14. Take 2 teaspoons of all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of hot water and mix well..
  15. Add in this mixture to the soup and stir well. This will help to make the soup a nice consistency..
  16. Squeeze 1/2 of a lemon..
  17. Cook for 2 more minutes, sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and remove from heat. Delicious and healthy Harrira soup is ready to serve..
  18. Transfer to individual serving bowls and serve hot..
  19. Enjoy!.

Reviews for: Photos of Moroccan Lentil Soup. Moroccan Lentil Soup. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. A bold soup packed with hearty lentils and chunky vegetables, with a handful of spices and a dash of balsamic vinegar to create an authentic Moroccan taste. As I said, lentils are easy, but slow cooker lentils are even easier! Lentils are perfectly suited to This versatile recipe uses a slow cooker to make tender Moroccan Lentils.

Last updated on: February 12, 2017 5:00pm