Moroccan Harira Soup

Moroccan Harira Soup

Harira is a famous Moroccan soup that is traditionally served for Ramadan to break the fast.

Ingredients

2Tbsp
Olive Oil
1
Onion, minced
3stalks
Celery, minced
2cloves
Garlic, minced
1
Green Chili Pepper, minced
4Tbsp
Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
4Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
3
Tomatoes, diced
1can(14 oz)
Stewed Tomatoes
2Tbsp
Tomato Paste
1/2cup
SponsoredGOYA® Chick Peas
1/3cup
Brown Lentils
1/3cup
Orzo Pasta
4cups
Vegetable Stock
4cups
Water
2
SponsoredEggland's Best Classic Eggs
4Tbsp
All-Purpose Flourdiluted in water
1tsp
Ground Black Pepper
1tsp
SponsoredSimply Organic Cinnamon, Ground
1tsp
Ground Ginger
1tsp
Ground Cumin
1tsp
Smoked Paprika
1/2tsp
Ground Allspice
1/2tsp
Ground Coriander
to taste
Salt
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
170
Fat
5.6 g
Protein
7.0 g
Carbs
23.9 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Heat Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) in a large soup pot and add the Onion (1) and Salt (to taste) and cook for a few minutes, until translucent.

step 2

Then Celery (3 stalks) and cook for a few more minutes.

step 3

Add the Green Chili Pepper (1), Garlic (2 cloves), half the Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp), and Fresh Parsley (4 Tbsp). Cook for 2 minutes.

step 4

Add in Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp), Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (1 tsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Ground Allspice (1/2 tsp), Ground Ginger (1 tsp), Ground Coriander (1/2 tsp) and Smoked Paprika (1 tsp).

step 5

It should come together like a paste. If not, add water.

step 6

Once it comes together, add the Tomatoes (3) and cook until softened.

step 7

Now add Stewed Tomatoes (1 can), Vegetable Stock (4 cups), Water (4 cups), and Brown Lentils (1/3 cup). Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked.

step 8

Thicken the soup by adding Tomato Paste (2 Tbsp), GOYA® Chick Peas (1/2 cup), Orzo Pasta (1/3 cup), and All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp). Pour it in slowly as you stir the pot.

step 9

When the orzo is cooked through, temper the Eggland's Best Classic Eggs (2) in separate bowl by ladling about 1/4 cup of the broth into the bowl of whisked egg, continuing to whisk to slowly bringing it to temperature, then add the egg to the pot.

step 10

Just prior to serving, stir in a bit of the remaining cilantro and parsley mix.