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Vegetarian Harira Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 7
Calories: 248kcal
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions finely chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 medium-sized tomatoes grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 6 cups water or broth
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas 1 can;15.5 ounces/ 440g
  • 1 cup green lentils washed and drained
  • 1 small-medium lemon

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and celery and cook until softened.
  • Add garlic, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add the tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and parsley. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the water or broth and add the chickpeas and green lentils. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the green lentils are softened.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. If you find the soup too thick, you can add more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
  • Just before serving, squeeze the juice of one lemon into the soup and stir well.

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Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1150mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg