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My version of a Moroccan Harira Soup – a deliciously spiced stew flavoured with aromatic spices like cumin, ginger and cinnamon. Warming and delicious.

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In partnership with Kenwood.

This is my second recipe in collaboration with Kenwood, who have challenged me to get creative in the kitchen using the Kenwood Chef, a must-have for all you foodies as it allows you to have new culinary adventures with its selection of over 25 attachments, including pasta rollers and cutters, juicers, food processor attachment, blender and ice cream maker.

Today’s recipe is all about being inspired by African flavours, which I absolutely love.

I made a deliciously spiced soup/Stew flavoured with aromatic spices like cumin, ginger and cinnamon–Perfectly warming for this time of year. This is my version of a Moroccan Harira Soup, which is a tasty mix of beautifully spiced pulses and grains.

It’s really delicious and super healthy as it contains lots of vegetables, lentils, rice and chickpeas–lots of healthy plant-based proteins.

I love using the Kenwood Chef for whipping up pancakes, cakes etc but it’s also super convenient to use the attachments like the mini chopper to create flavoursome pastes as the base for curries, soups and stews.

That’s what I did here to create a flavoursome paste as the base of my soup–a mix of spices and garlic with a big handful of aromatic coriander.

This soup is the one pot complete meal I love. It’s so easy to make and tastes delicious. I hope you love it too.

Warming Harira Soup with Kenwood Chef | Rebel Recipes (3)

My version of a Moroccan Harira Soup - a deliciously spiced stew flavoured with aromatic spices like cumin, ginger and cinnamon. Warming and delicious.

Prep time: 15 minutes mins

Cook time: 25 minutes mins

4 servings

5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 celery stalk chopped finely
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • A bunch of coriander chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 vine tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 4 cups veg stock
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 1/2 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 can of organic chickpeas rinsed
  • A squeeze of 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Big twist black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • Big handful chopped coriander

Instructions

  • Add the onion and celery to a large pan with the olive oil and sauté for 10 minutes on a low heat.

  • Add in the spices, garlic & coriander to the mini chopper glass bowl. Blitz for 1-2 minute on speed 6 until you get a smooth paste.

  • Add the paste to the pan and fry for a minute until aromatic. Add the chopped tomatoes and stock.

  • Thoroughly wash & drain the lentils and rice, then add them to the mix. Next, add the veg stock and simmer covered for 20 minutes on a low heat.

  • Add the drained chickpeas, lemon juice and season well. Simmer for a further 5 minutes.

  • Finally, add a big handful of chopped coriander.

  • Serve with flatbreads.

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8 Responses

  1. Has anyone skipped the tomatoes here? I’m really don’t care for them especially when cooked in chunks like this. Any ideas? Perhaps just as a few? I can’t really see them in the picture. Are they essential for flavor?

    Reply

    1. Hi Katrina
      The soup works without tomatoes as well
      Xx

      Reply

  2. Warming Harira Soup with Kenwood Chef | Rebel Recipes (11)
    I made this the other night and added 1 carrot to the onion and celery mix and it was delicious and wonderfully easy!! I will be making this again!

    Reply

    1. Hi Erin
      Love your additions! So glad you like it.
      Love, Niki xx

      Reply

  3. Sorry but I can’t find the recipe, is it actually here or am I going blind?

    Reply

    1. Hi Tamara
      So sorry, teething problems. The recipe should be back now.
      Best wishes
      Niki x

      Reply

  4. What is the quantity of red lentils?

    Thank you

    Reply

    1. Hi Renae,

      1 cup. Ill amend now.

      Thanks for flagging this up.

      Best

      Niki x

      Reply

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FAQs

What is the best soup in Morocco? ›

Harira is Morocco's most popular soup. It is without a doubt one of the best soups you'll ever enjoy, and I am very happy to show you my take on this dish. Once you taste it you'll understand why the combination of pasta, lentils, and chickpeas is so hearty, so flavorful, and so satisfying.

What is harira in arabic? ›

Harira (Arabic: الحريرة al-ḥarīra) is a traditional North African soup prepared in Morocco and Algeria. Algerian harira differs from Moroccan harira in that Algerian harira does not contain lentils. It is popular as a starter but is also eaten on its own as a light snack.

How much protein is in Harira soup? ›

1 serving of harira (Moroccan chickpea soup) contains 277 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 57% carbs, 24% fat, and 19% protein. This is a good source of proteins (24% of your Daily Value), fiber (38% of your Daily Value), and potassium (16% of your Daily Value).

What is harira made of? ›

What is harira? Harira soup is a hearty tomato-based Moroccan soup made with legumes like lentils and chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices including turmeric, cumin and cinnamon. It is typically thickened with broken vermicelli pasta or rice.

What is the No 1 soup in the world? ›

According to the Taste Atlas Awards, the international food database, the Filipino favorite, Sinigang, is hailed as the best soup in the world.

What is the most eaten food in Morocco? ›

The main Moroccan dish people are most familiar with is couscous; lamb is the most commonly eaten meat in Morocco, usually eaten in a tagine with a wide selection of vegetables. Chicken is also very commonly used in tagines or roasted.

What is harira called in English? ›

/ (həˈrɪərə) / noun. a Moroccan soup made from a variety of vegetables with lentils, chickpeas, and coriander.

Who invented harira? ›

While harira is the national soup of Morocco, history tells that this is not a Moroccan invention but an invention of the Maghreb of which Morocco is a part. This recipe may look truly daunting though it really isn't.

Why is harira important? ›

Satisfying and nourishing, harira is typically served to break the daily fast during the month of Ramadan, when no food or drink is consumed from dawn to dusk.

How many calories in a bowl of Harira soup? ›

Ideal Harira Vegetable Moroccan Soup (1 serving) contains 20g total carbs, 17.2g net carbs, 1.4g fat, 4g protein, and 116 calories.

What is the nutritional value of Harira soup? ›

Nutrition Table for 1 serving (300 g)
  • Calories168 kcal.
  • Total Fat2.1 g.
  • Total Carbs20.7 g.
  • Proteins9.9 g.

How much protein powder to add to soup? ›

You can stir a tablespoon of whey or soy protein into your favorite homemade cream-based soups. They key is to add the powder at the end, once the soup has stopped simmering because high heats can affect the nutritional value of the powder.

Where did harira originate? ›

Moroccan cuisine

Harira, a thick and hearty lamb soup, is served to break the fast at Ramadan and is a national speciality. The national drink is mint tea. Morocco is a wine-producing country, but production had begun to decline by the early 21st century under religious pressure…

What is the main dish in Morocco? ›

Tagine: This is perhaps the most well-known Moroccan dish. It is a slow-cooked stew that is typically made with meat (chicken, lamb, or beef), vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, and onions), and spices (including cumin, coriander, and cinnamon).

What is the best African soup to eat with fufu? ›

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What is the most popular African soup? ›

Egusi soup

Egusi is a flavorful soup or sauce that is popular throughout West and Central Africa (most noteably Nigeria and Central African Republic) consisting of onions, tomatoes, hot chili peppers, and oil. It is traditionally thickened with flour that is made from seeds of gourds, pumpkins, melons, and squashes.

What is a Moroccan stew called? ›

Harira is a Moroccan stew—or a thick, hearty soup—traditionally served during Ramadan as a way to break the fast. Made with meat, tomatoes, spices and chickpeas, harira is warming and deeply satisfying, so it's no surprise it's served year-round in homes as well as at shops.

What is the national dish of Morocco and its main ingredient? ›

Couscous is considered Morocco's national dish

Steamed above a pot of boiling vegetables, the dish is fluffed by hand for an hour or more to make sure the end result is up to scratch. Served with aubergines, onion and any other vegetable that takes your fancy, it not only tastes great but is super healthy too.

What is the most traditional ingredient in Morocco cooking? ›

Couscous. couscous is more than an essential to Moroccan cooking, it is the national dish! It is traditionally made using semolina, but can also be made from barley or wheat.

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