- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
Harira is our favorite Moroccan soup, but we rarely have the hours it takes to simmer the lamb that's traditionally a part of it. With some trepidation, we developed this vegetarian version—and it knocked our socks off. Top each serving with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkling of chopped dates for a real Moroccan feel.
Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 cup lentils
- 6 1/2 cups water
- 1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 15-ounce can)
- 1 2/3 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas (one 15-ounce can)
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
