Harira (Beef and Chickpea Soup)

Submitted by LucyS-D

"A wonderful soup from Morocco that is rich enough to serve as both a soup and a stew. It is made either with Saffron or Tumeric. I broke down and splurged on the Saffron. It cost about $16.00 for a small jar. But guess what, you don't use very much at all. It is not as expensive as you thing, since you only use a couple of strands per recipe. So, live a little."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 8 portions
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb beef, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed saffron or 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1⁄4 cup barley
• 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

directions

1. Brown beef in butter in a large, heavy saucepan. Add carrots, celery, onion, cinnamon, saffron or tumeric and cook until tender.
2. Add broth and barley, cover and simmer over low heat 1 1/4 hours.
3. Add chickpeas, tomatoes,parsley, oregano and lemon juice; cook 15 minutes or longer, stirring occasionally.

Reviews

[Elmotoo]

Very tasty but not very soupy. More like a casserole. Easy & yummy regardless. Made for NA/ME travels to Morocco 12/12!

 

[Deantini]

You are right - this is a wonderful soup/stew! I made exactly as written, used saffron and would not change a thing. I served pita bread along with it. Made by Unrulies under the Influence / ZWT6