Moroccan Harira: A Hearty Bean Delight

Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul?

Today, we present to you a nourishing and flavorful dish from the vibrant kitchens of Morocco: Harira.

This hearty bean soup is a celebration of rich spices, tender legumes, and a vibrant blend of herbs that will transport you to the bustling streets of Marrakech.

With its ease of preparation and ability to feed a crowd, Moroccan Harira is the perfect choice for family gatherings and special occasions.

Let’s embark on this culinary journey together and create a dish that will linger in your memories for years to come.

Ingredients

• 6 cups beef stock
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked quinoa (Optional)
• 2 bunches flat-leaf parsley leaves and thinner stems, chopped
• 2 bunches cilantro leaves and thinner stems, chopped
• 2 lemons, or to taste, juiced
• Recipe Name: Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)
• Servings: 24

Instructions

In a large pot, combine beef stock and lentils.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet.

Sauté chopped onion, cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper until the onion becomes translucent.

Transfer the sautéed mixture to the stock mixture.

Add drained garbanzo beans, rinsed kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and cooked quinoa (optional) to the soup.

Bring to a boil, then add chopped parsley and cilantro.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.

Season with lemon juice to taste and serve warm.

Nutrional Value

• Nutritional Value (per serving
• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 60 grams
• Fat: 15 grams
• Fiber: 15 grams
• Sodium: 1,000 mg
• Potassium: 600 mg
• Calcium: 150 mg
• Iron: 10 mg
• Vitamin C: 40 mg