Moroccan Harira Soup

Name: Moroccan Harira Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or garbanzo beans); 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon tomato paste (or ketchup)

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Recipe by Wish I Could Cook

This thick soup is a wonderful comfort food. It's easy to make, delicious and healthy! I know the spices sound strange, but the end result is an excellent savory soup. Good enough for company!

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READY IN: 1hr 15mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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cup lentils
1

tablespoon olive oil
1

large onion, chopped (2 cups)
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cup chopped fresh parsley
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cup chopped cilantro
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teaspoon ground ginger
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teaspoon cinnamon
1

(15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
2

cups vegetable broth
1

(15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or garbanzo beans)
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cup orzo pasta
2

tablespoons flour
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cup chopped cilantro
2

tablespoons lemon juice
1

tablespoon tomato paste (or ketchup)

DIRECTIONS

Cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain.
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, parsley, cilantro, ginger, and cinnamon. Saute 5 minutes or until onion is soft.
Stir in tomatoes and saute 5 minutes more.
Stir in broth, chickpeas, lentils, reserved tomato liquid, and 3 cups water.
Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occassionally.
In separate bowl, whisk flour with 1 cup water.
Whisk in cilantro, lemon juice and tomato paste.
Add mixture to soup.
Add orzo to soup.
Cook for 5 minutes or until orzo is soft.

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