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Harira soup recipe

Harira soup

Moroccan harira soup with beef, tomatoes, legumes, and lots of flavor. This recipe makes a big batch, which is a good thing since it's truly delicious!
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Preparation15 minutes
Cook time1 hour 20 minutes
Total time1 hour 35 minutes
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Ingredients

8 people
  • 300 gram beef ribs (diced)
  • 2 onions
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 1 bunch of fresh coriander
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 400 gram diced tomatoes (from a can)
  • 250 ml water
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 litre beef broth
  • 1 litre vegetable broth
  • 70 gram tomato purée
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 400 gram chickpeas (canned)
  • 400 gram lentils (canned)
  • 100 gram vermicelli
  • 1 bunch of parsley
  • Oil, pepper and salt
  • Optional: baguette and lemon to serve

Equipment

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Heat some oil in a large stew or soup pot over a medium heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
  • Place the onions, celery, coriander, fresh tomatoes and tinned tomatoes in a blender with the water and blend until smooth. Add to the pan and bring to the boil.
  • Add the herbs and beef broth. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Mix the tomato purée with the warm vegetable broth and flour. Mix well with a whisk or in a blender, then pour through a sieve to remove any lumps of flour.
  • Add the floury stock to the pan little by little, stirring and mixing well as you do so.
  • Reduce the heat, cover the pan and simmer the soup for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas and lentils, then add them to the soup.
  • Add the vermicelli. Finely chop the parsley and add it to the pan. Stir everything together and cook for a further 15 minutes. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Proteins: 15g | Fats: 5g | Saturated fats: 2g

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