Moroccan Harira with Egg Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Moroccan Harira, a traditional soup made with tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and spices, finished with a poached egg on top.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot For cooking the soup
- 1 Ladle For serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Ground ginger
- 400 g Tomatoes Diced
- 1 cup Lentils Rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Chickpeas Cooked or canned, drained
- 5 cups Vegetable broth
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 6 Eggs Poached
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
- Stir in cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes to release their aromas.
- Add diced tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 40-50 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Poach the eggs separately in simmering water until the whites are set.
- Serve hot, ladling the soup into bowls and topping each with a poached egg.
Notes
For added flavor, garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
Serving: 250gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 60000IUVitamin C: 12.4mgCalcium: 800mgIron: 0.5mg
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