Harira
Moroccan Harira Soup
Recipe Details
Servings: 6
Recipe Category: Lunch, Dinner
Difficulty Level: Easy
Cooking Times 60 minutes
Harira is a hearty stew-like soup that is a delicious combination of spicy and sour flavors that originates from Morrocco. It is made with dried legumes — such as lentils or chickpeas that are cooked traditionally with lamb, but in our version, we are using beef.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Pin It!What you’ll need
2 tbsp vegetable oil
12oz boneless lean beef, cut into small cubes
1 medium-sized onion, sliced thinly
2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp red chili powder or cayenne pepper (depending on how spicy you would like your food!)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
8oz tomatoes that have been peeled and chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 1/2 cups water
1 (14oz) can garbanzo beans, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 2 limes or 1 lemon
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon to garnish
Heat oil in a large saucepan.
Fry beef cubes in oil quickly until evenly browned all over.
Reduce heat and add the onion.
Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in all spices.
Cook for 1 minute and add tomatoes, garlic, and water.
In a small bowl, mash 3/4 of garbanzo beans.
Add mashed and whole beans to soup.
Season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil and simmer 40 minutes or until beef is tender.
Just before serving, stir in lime juice and cilantro and simmer for 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
