Harira – Moroccan style vegetable soup

Written by Colin on . Posted in All Dishes, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium size bunch Coriander, thoroughly washed and chopped
  • 2 large parsnips, diced
  • 2 medium size turnips, diced
  • 3 large carrots, sliced
  • 8 cups water
  • 1- 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1-tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1-blob tomato puree
  • 1/2 tbsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large soup pot, saute garlic and cilantro in olive oil for 4-5 minutes. Add diced parsnips, turnips and carrots and cook for another 3 minutes
  2. Add water, bring to a boil and add lentils. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender
  3. Add chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, salt, cumin, turmeric, pepper and cayenne pepper (if using)
  4. Bring to a quick boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for another 15-20 minutes
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