Harira Soup

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Intermediate

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Slow-Simmered Moroccan
Harira Soup
For Cold Winter Evenings

Name: Slow-Simmered Moroccan ~Harira Soup~ For Cold Winter Evenings
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 250 g Lamb (cut into small pieces); 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 Onion (medium, finely chopped); 2 Celery stalks (finely chopped); 2 Garlic cloves (minced); 1 cup Cooked chickpeas; ½ cup Dried lentils; 2 Tomatoes (medium, grated); 2 tablespoons Tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Ground ginger; 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Black pepper; 1½ teaspoons Salt; 6 cups Water; 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour; ¼ cup Water (for slurry); ¼ cup Fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped); ¼ cup Fresh parsley leaves (finely chopped); 50 g Vermicelli

80 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

Difficulty

Ingredients

Non Veg

Diet

Harira is built for cold weather, combining lamb, lentils, chickpeas, and warm spices into a soup that feels both filling and fluid. This winter version focuses on layered cooking: first developing flavour in oil, then slow simmering, and finally gentle thickening, so the soup stays rich without turning heavy or starchy.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

250 gLamb (cut into small pieces)

2 tablespoonsOlive oil

1Onion (medium, finely chopped)

2Celery stalks (finely chopped)

2Garlic cloves (minced)

1 cupCooked chickpeas

½ cupDried lentils

2Tomatoes (medium, grated)

2 tablespoonsTomato paste

1 teaspoonGround ginger

1 teaspoonGround turmeric

1 teaspoonGround cinnamon

1 teaspoonBlack pepper

1½ teaspoonsSalt

6 cupsWater

2 tablespoonsAll-purpose flour

¼ cupWater (for slurry)

¼ cupFresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)

¼ cupFresh parsley leaves (finely chopped)

50 gVermicelli

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50 mins
intermediate

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Sauté Base

Heat olive oil in a deep, heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and cook slowly until softened and translucent. Stir occasionally to prevent browning, as Harira relies on gentle sweetness rather than caramelised notes. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant.

Step 1

Step 1: Sauté Base

8 Minutes

Step 2

Step 2: Brown Lamb

6 Minutes

Step 3

Step 3: Build Spice Body

6 Minutes

Step 4

Step 4: Slow Simmer

40 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Serve in deep bowls to retain heat and highlight the broth’s thickness.

Pairing Instructions

For a classic contrast, offer a side of honey-glazed dates or a lemon wedge to brighten the deep flavours of the lamb and lentils.

Garnishing Instructions

Finish with a pinch of chopped herbs just before serving.

Harira Soup

Slow-Simmered Moroccan
Harira Soup
For Cold Winter Evenings

Ingredients

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Sauté Base

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Brown Lamb

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Build Spice Body

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Slow Simmer

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Thicken Soup

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Finish & Rest

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Sauté Base

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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