Harira végétarienne

Harira végétarienne is a hearty and flavorful Moroccan soup that beautifully combines vegetables and legumes, making it a perfect vegetarian snack. This nourishing dish is seasoned with aromatic spices, creating a warm and comforting meal that's ideal for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Canned chickpeas - 200 grams, drained and rinsed
• Canned tomatoes - 200 grams, diced
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon - 1, juiced
• Vermicelli pasta - 50 grams

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the ground cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Pour in the canned tomatoes and vegetable broth, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
5. Add the chickpeas and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. Stir in the vermicelli pasta and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the pasta is tender.
7. Remove the pot from heat and mix in the chopped cilantro, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as desired.
8. Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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