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Harira

A hearty Moroccan soup of tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and warm spices.

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min
Active
20 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
moroccan
Servings6

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Cook the onion and celery in oil until soft, about 6 minutes.

  2. Add the garlic and spices and cook 1 minute.

  3. Add the tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and broth, and bring to a boil.

  4. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft.

  5. Add the pasta if using and cook 8 to 10 more minutes until tender.

  6. Stir in the cilantro and parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve with lemon wedges.