Traditional Berber Ramadan Harira Soup Recipe From Mom
Authentic Berber Ramadan Harira Soup with lamb, chickpeas, lentils, and fresh herbs. A traditional Moroccan favorite for iftar.
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Discover the authentic Traditional Berber Ramadan Harira Soup recipe from mom. A hearty Moroccan soup with lamb, chickpeas, lentils, and fresh herbs.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
1h 10m
Rest time
0s
Total time
1h 25m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
1h 10m
Rest time
0s
Total time
1h 25m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 50 g dried chickpeas soaked overnight
- 30 g split red lentils rinsed
- 70 g skinless lamb shoulder diced
- 40 g onion diced
- 20 g celery stalk diced
- 10 g fresh parsley chopped
- 10 g fresh cilantro chopped
- 50 ml tomato puree
- 10 ml vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 500 ml water
- 15 g vermicelli pasta broken
- 1 piece lemon wedge
Origins Morocco
Instructions
- Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight and rinse before cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced lamb shoulder to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Stir in ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, salt, and ground black pepper; cook for 1 minute to release aromas.
- Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add soaked chickpeas, rinsed lentils, and 500 ml water to the pot; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped parsley and cilantro to the pot and stir well.
- Add broken vermicelli pasta and cook for an additional 10 minutes until pasta and legumes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with a lemon wedge to squeeze over the soup.
Tips
- Soak chickpeas overnight for best texture and faster cooking.
- Use fresh herbs for authentic flavor.
- Serve with fresh lemon to brighten the soup.
Serving Suggestions
- Crusty bread
- Fresh lemon wedges
- Mint tea
Enjoy this warm and hearty traditional Berber Harira soup, perfect for Ramadan or any cozy meal with family and friends.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 3
- Sodium (g): 0.3
- Sugar (g): 1
- Fat (g): 2
- Carbohydrates (g): 9
- Protein (g): 6
- Calories: 85
- Cholesterol (g): 0.03
- Saturated Fat (g): 0.5
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