🇲🇦 Morocco
Harira Soup
A hearty and flavorful Moroccan dish, known for its rich blend of tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and aromatic spices, making it a delightful and nourishing comfort food.
Preparation
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In a large pot, heat 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots. Season with kosher salt and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add the garlic and spices and cook for 2 minutes.
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Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, lentils (both green and red), and chickpeas. Cook for 5 minutes.
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Add the vegetable broth and raise the heat. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then turn the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 45 minutes. If the soup seems to thick - add a bit more broth or water. Keep an eye on it, and stir to prevent scorching.
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Stir in the rice and cook for another 15 or until the rice is fully cooked. Keep an eye on it, and stir to prevent scorching.
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Serve with lemon wedges.
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Enjoy!
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