One of our family’s favorite foods in the Fall, besides baked goods, is soup. Specifically, this Harira Soup. A nice warm bowl of soup along with a freshly baked slice of bread makes a great dinner to come home to.
Here’s my take on the famous Moroccan Harira soup. This super easy recipe is sure to become a staple in your home too!
Harira Soup Recipe
Ingredients for Harira Soup:
1 Medium Onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1/4 cup brown lentils
1/4 cup red lentils
1 quart vegetable broth (or meat/chicken broth)
1/2 15 oz can of chickpeas (or you can put the full can if you like more)
1/4 cup small vermicelli noodles, or orzo pasta
1 small bunch cilantro, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 small bunch parsley, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 can diced tomatoes, or 4 large tomatoes diced
Instructions for Harira Soup:
– Sauté onion in olive oil until golden brown, add carrots and celery and sauté for another 3 minutes or so.
– Add lentils, broth, and spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer while covered for half an hour. Check on your soup, if it’s too thick you can add more water or broth. Add chickpeas, vermicelli, cilantro, parsley, and tomatoes. Simmer for another half an hour and your soup should be ready!
– Add broth or water if the soup is too thick for your liking. You can also add a tablespoon or two of tomato paste to intensify the taste.
And enjoy Harira Soup! Please share your favorite Fall Recipes in the comments below. Everyone loves a good recipe!