
Moroccan tomato soup with lentils and chickpeas
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
6
8 cups
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Budget
$
Moroccan tomato soup with lentils and chickpeas
A hearty Moroccan soup brimming with lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, and warm spices. Traditionally served to break the fast during Ramadan, this soup is deeply nourishing.
15m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
60m
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Harira is Morocco's most iconic soup—a complex, warming bowl of lentils, chickpeas, and aromatics thickened with a flour-and-egg swirl. It's a celebration of North African spices.
Sauté onion and celery in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add all spices and cook 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, lentils, and 6 cups water or broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
Add chickpeas and 2 tbsp flour whisked into 1/4 cup cold water. Simmer 10 more minutes until thickened.
Stir in fresh cilantro and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and dates on the side.
Serve with crusty artisan bread for dipping
Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
Will break down more, creating a thicker soup
If you don't like cilantro, double the parsley
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Serve with dates and chebakia pastries for a traditional Ramadan iftar.
Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freezes well for 3 months.
Reheat on the stove, adding water as it thickens when stored.
Per serving (0mg) · 6 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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