Moroccan Harira
Traditional Moroccan soup of lamb, chickpeas, lentils and warming spices.
Harira is a hearty Moroccan soup blending tender lamb, chickpeas, lentils and tomatoes with aromatic spices. It’s often served to break the fast during Ramadan but makes a comforting meal any time.
• Updated 4/25/2025
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
75 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
- Lentils - 100 g
- Lamb - 250 g
- Vegetable Broth - 1 l
- Canned Tomatoes - 400 g
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Tomato Paste - 2 tbsp
- Himalayan Pink Salt - 1 tsp
- Celery - 2 stalks
- Chickpeas - 200 g
- Parsley - 2 tbsp
- Ginger - 1 tsp
- Cilantro - 2 tbsp
- Onion - 1 pc
- Pepper - 0.5 tsp
- Lime - 1 pc
- Olive Oil - 2 tbsp
- Cinnamon - 0.5 tsp
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Sauté onion, garlic and celery until translucent.
Step 3
Stir in ginger, cinnamon and tomato paste; cook 1Â minute.
Step 4
Add lamb, chickpeas, lentils, canned tomatoes and broth.
Step 5
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 45Â minutes.
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper, stir in parsley and cilantro.
Step 7
Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Cook's Notes
For extra depth, brown the lamb first and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped herbs.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
180
Calories
6g
Fat
20g
Carbs
8g
Protein