Christina’s Harira

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 3
Christina's Harira - A hearty Moroccan soup for the soul
in Soup

Prep

8 hrs

Cook

90 min

Ready In

9 hrs 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup dry garbanzo beans
1/2 cup dry yellow lentils
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion , chopped
1 pinch saffron threads
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 pound cubed beef stew meat , or more to taste ( optional )
salt and ground black pepper to taste
7 cups water
3 stalks celery , chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
5 tomatoes , peeled and chopped
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 can tomato paste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
383
Sugar
6g
Fat
9g
Christina's Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup that's often served during Ramadan or other festive occasions and family gatherings. It also makes a hearty meal on a chilly night or when you need a comforting bowl of soup. Wholesome ingredients are cooked together with warming spices to create this deliciously satisfying soup that's perfect for sharing. Each spoonful of Christina's Harira is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it's bound to become a favorite in your home.

Instructions

1.Rinse the garbanzo beans and lentils in cold water.
2.Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in 1 cup of hot water.
3.Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
4.Add and cook onion, saffron, and ginger until tender.
5.Mix in the beef and season with salt and black pepper.
6.Stir in the remaining 7 cups of water, celery, parsley, cilantro, and tomatoes.
7.Cover the pot, bring the soup to a boil, and simmer over low heat until the beef is tender.
8.Add orzo and flour, stirring until well combined.
9.Add 1/2 can of tomato paste and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
10.Serve hot in bowls and add salt and black pepper, if desired.

PROS

Christina’s Harira is a healthy, filling soup that’s perfect for cold nights.

Packed with protein, fiber, and vegetables, it’s also a great way to get your daily nutrition.

It can easily be made vegetarian by using vegetable bouillon instead of chicken bouillon and omitting the beef.

CONS

The downside to some is that it has a rather long cooking process that may take some time to prepare.

Some may not enjoy the texture or taste of garbanzo beans and yellow lentils.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Christina’s Harira is a nutritious soup that’s good for your health in many ways. Garbanzo beans are high in protein and fiber, keep you full for longer while nutrients such as Vitamin C, Potassium, Iron etc are present in cilantro, parsley and tomatoes. Yellow lentils also provide protein and fiber, while celery is an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamins. The spices used in the soup also help promote healthy digestion.

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