Moroccan Harira Soup

Episode 3 of my Cozy Bowl series: Moroccan Harira Soup

Ingredients (4 servings):

Base & Aromatics:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Tomatoes & Herbs:
• 300 g ripe tomatoes, blended (or canned crushed tomatoes)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or to taste)

Legumes & Protein:
• 100 g lentils (brown or green)
• 60 g cooked chickpeas (or canned, drained)
• 100 g firm tofu, crumbled
• 25 g small wheat vermicelli or rice vermicelli (optional)

Spices:
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp cayenne or chili flakes (pinch, optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté aromatics:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot; cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and all spices. Stir 1 minute until fragrant.

2. Add tomato base:
Stir in blended tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook 10 minutes until slightly thickened and the oil begins to separate from the sauce.

3. Simmer legumes:
Add lentils, chickpeas, and 1 liter of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 35–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add tofu & vermicelli:
In the last 5–7 minutes of cooking, add crumbled tofu and vermicelli. Let simmer gently until pasta is tender and tofu absorbs the flavors.

5. Finish & serve:
Stir in parsley, cilantro, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon to your liking.

6. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh herbs, and warm crusty bread or Moroccan flatbread on the side.

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Moroccan harira soup. This is episode 3 of my cozy bowl series. And today we’re making this Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup. Slow simmerred with tomatoes, herbs, and warming spices. A dish that feels like a hug in a bowl. We start by sauteing onions, celery, carrots, and garlic until golden. Add in all those cozy spices like turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, and ginger. Then stir through tomatoes, lentils, and chickpeas. Let it all simmer low and slow until the kitchen smells amazing. Add crumbled tofu to soak up the beautiful flavors and make it extra satisfying. Finish with some fresh herbs and serve it with some crusty bread on the side. Give it a try and let me know what you [Music]