Beef, chickpeas, lentils, tomato, celery, saffron, and cilantro cook into Morocco's hearty soup.
20 min prep 95 min cook
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Saute the meat, onion, and spices in a pot for 8 minutes.
Add the tomato puree, celery, chickpeas, and hot water.
Cook the soup over low heat for 60 minutes.
Add the lentils and cook for 20 more minutes.
Whisk the flour with cold water and stir it into the soup.
Thicken the harira for 8 minutes and serve with cilantro and lemon.
💡 Tip: Adding the lentils in the later stage keeps them from breaking down completely.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve like an iftar soup with lemon wedges, dates, and fresh cilantro.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~330
kcal calories
22
g protein
38
g carbs
10
g fat
6.1g
Sugar
6.9g
Fiber
61mg
Sodium
3.3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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