20-Min Harira — Moroccan Lentil & Chickpea Soup
Warm, spiced Moroccan soup with red lentils and chickpeas that cooks in one pot. Tangy tomato, warming cinnamon and ginger, finished with a squeeze of lemon.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add minced ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2
Add red lentils, broth, crushed tomatoes, and chickpeas. Stir to combine.
Step 3
Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium. Simmer 12–15 minutes until lentils break down and soup thickens.
Step 4
Stir in 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 0.5 tsp cayenne (or to taste). Juice the lemon and stir in.
Step 5
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4-quart)
- wooden spoon
- citrus juicer
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