Moroccan Harira

Name: Moroccan Harira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Moroccan, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Knorr® Taste of Morocco Concentrated Bouillon; 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped; 5 cups (1.2 L) water; 1 can (540 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 can (398 mL) diced tomatoes; 1 cup (250 mL) dried brown lentils; 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1 oz. (30 g) angel hair pasta, broken into pieces (3/4 cup)

This classic savoury Moroccan comfort soup made of tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas and noodles is a satisfying dish and tastes even better when eaten the next day!

45 MINS

Cooking Time
15 MINS

Prep Time
6 People

Serves

2 Tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Knorr® Taste of Morocco Concentrated Bouillon
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
5 cups (1.2 L) water
1 can (540 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (398 mL) diced tomatoes
1 cup (250 mL) dried brown lentils
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 oz. (30 g) angel hair pasta, broken into pieces (3/4 cup)

Heat olive oil in heavy 3 to 4-qt. (3 to 4 L) pot over medium-high heat and cook onion and celery, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Knorr® Taste of Morocco Concentrated Bouillon and garlic and cook, stirring 1 minute.
Stir in water, chickpeas, tomatoes, lentils and 1/4 cup (60 mL) cilantro and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are almost tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta and lentils are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining cilantro and serve with lemon wedges if desired.