Harira Soup
Harira soup is a traditional Moroccan dish, aromatic and full of flavor. It is very easy to prepare and perfect for sharing with the whole family during the colder months.
Made with Crushed tomatoes
Mutti® Polpa keeps all the freshness of freshly picked tomatoes. This unique product combines the finely cut pulpy part of the fruit with its own juice.
Medium
Ingredients
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28
oz
Mutti Polpa - Crushed Tomatoes
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1
generous tablespoon
Mutti Double Concentrated Tomato Paste
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14
oz
pre-cooked chickpeas
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1/2
cup
dried lentils
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1
onion
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1
celery stalk
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1/2
cup
fresh cilantro
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1/2
cup
parsley
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1
teaspoon
turmeric
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1
teaspoon
ground ginger
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1/2
lemon
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as needed
Vegetable broth or water
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3
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
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t.t.
salt
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t.t.
pepper
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Harira Soup: Method
- In a large pot, gently sauté the finely chopped onion and celery, then add the lentils and let them toast for a few minutes.
- Now add the Mutti Crushed Tomatoes and the Tomato Paste, the chickpeas, the spices, and the chopped cilantro and parsley, and mix well.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, then pour in enough vegetable broth or water to just cover the soup.
- Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for at least one hour, stirring occasionally.
- Once ready, add the juice of half a lemon to the soup and mix well.
- Serve the harira soup garnished with a few cilantro leaves and lemon slices.
