Harira Soup.

Name: Harira Soup
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: 300 g Lamb or beef, cubed; 200 g Lentils + chickpeas; 400 g Tomatoes, blended; 1 bunch Cilantro + parsley; 1 tsp Ginger, turmeric, cinnamon; 3 tbsp Flour (for slurry)

Morocco's famous Ramadan soup — a hearty, spiced tomato and lentil soup with chickpeas, meat, and fresh herbs, thickened with a flour slurry.

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Total time: 90 min
Servings: 6 people
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

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3 steps

Cook the meat and legumes
Sauté meat with spices. Add tomatoes, herbs, lentils, chickpeas and water. Simmer 45 minutes.
50 min
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Thicken
Mix flour with water to a smooth slurry. Slowly whisk into the simmering soup and cook 10 more minutes until thickened.
15 min
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Finish and serve
Adjust seasoning. Serve hot with dates, chebakia, or fresh bread. Garnish with extra herbs and lemon.
5 min
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Cooking Tips

The "tadwira" (flour + water slurry) added at the end gives it the signature silky body. Stir constantly while adding to avoid lumps. It tastes even better the next day.