Vegetarian Harira

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Vegetarian Harira

Description

Harira is the Moroccan soup served daily to break the sunrise-to-dusk fasting period during the month of Ramadan, the Muslim holiday. This vegetarian version offers a healthier option to those who chose to not eat meat. You can also add a small amt of pasta, such as angel hair or vermicelli broken into small pieces, if you wish.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 50 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 10 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 8
  • 1 olive oil


  • 1 3⁄4 yellow onions


  • 1 garlic clove


  • 2 water


  • 2 vegetable broth


  • 1⁄2 dried lentils


  • 1⁄2 tomato puree


  • 3⁄4 kosher salt


  • 1 ras el hanout spice mix


  • 1 turmeric


  • 1 sweet paprika


  • 1⁄8 fresh ground black pepper


  • 1⁄2 frozen lima beans


  • 1⁄3 celery


  • 1⁄4 fresh cilantro


  • 1⁄4 fresh parsley


  • 1 tomato paste


  • 1 garbanzo beans


  • 8 lemon wedges

Directions

  • In a large pot, heat the oil and saute the onions and garlic until onions are translucent (5 minutes). Add the next 9 ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in beans and next 5 ingredients (through garbanzo beans) and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with lemon wedges.