Soups Mediterranean Morocco

Harira (Lentil & Chickpea Soup)

Total
30 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
185
Protein
11 g

Method

  1. Sauté Base: Sauté the onion in olive oil within a large pot for 3 minutes until soft.

  2. Add Spices: Stir in the ginger, cinnamon, and tomatoes, cooking for 2 minutes until aromatic.

  3. Simmer Soup: Add lentils, chickpeas, and broth, then simmer covered for 20 minutes until tender.

  4. Garnish: Stir through the chopped coriander and season with black pepper before serving.

Chef's Tip

Nutritional Insight: Dual-source plant proteins and prebiotic fibres slow gastric emptying to support ZOE-style gut health and quieten food noise. Culinary Hack: Blend one ladle of the cooked soup and stir it back in to create a thick texture without flour.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

185
Calories
11 g
Protein
4 g
Fat
21 g
Carbs