Harira (Moroccan Soup)

Harira is the traditional soup of Morocco. It is usually eaten during dinner in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to break the fasting day. It is considered as a meal in itself. It is also served to relatives and friends after a special celebration

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 6
Yield 6 cups

Prep Time:10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 10
Yield: ~80 oz   

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Ingredients

1 1/2	tbsp	Canola Oil
1	Medium	Onion (chopped)
3	cloves	Garlic
1	tbsp	Fresh Turmeric
1	tbsp	Fresh Ginger Root
1	tsp	Cumin
4	cups	Low Sodium, fat free Vegetable Broth
1	cup	Dried Lentils
14	oz	Diced Tomato (No Salt added)
2	cups	Cooked Chickpeas
1	cup	Parsley, Fresh
1	cup	Cilantro, Fresh
1	tbsp	Lemon Juice
1	cup	Tap Water

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Directions

1. If using raw chickpeas, prepare ahead 
2. Chop and Sauté the onion in the oil until soft and beginning to caramelize.
3. Add the Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Cumin and Pepper. Continue to cook a few more minutes.

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4. Stir in the Stock, Lentils and Diced Tomato. 
5. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the Lentils are soft. 
6. Stir in the Chickpeas, Parsley, Cilantro and Lemon Juice, then simmer for another 5 minutes 

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Categories

Course: Soup
Cuisine Type: Moroccan
Main Ingredient: Vegetables

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8 oz.
Amount per Serving
Calories		137
Calories from Fat		29.1
% Daily Value *
Total Fat	3.23g	4%
Saturated Fat	0.39g	1%
Cholesterol	0.0mg	0%
Sodium	164.0mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate	24.15g	8%
Dietary Fiber	8.47g	33%
Sugars	2.92g
Protein	7.07g	14%
Est. Percent of Calories:
Fat		19%
Carbs		46%
Protein		35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.