Moroccan Harira Stew
A Moroccan comfort stew made with tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, spinach, fresh herbs and spices.
Servings 4 (click to scale)
Calories 184kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 tsp canola oil
- 1/4 cup onions diced
- 1-3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1-1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 3/4 tsp turmeric
- 1-1/4 tsp Garam Masala
- 1-1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1-1/4 tsp fresh garlic chopped
- 1-3/4 tsp harissa pasta
- 1-1/4 tsp lemongrass minced
- 2-3/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 ea lemon 1-3/4 tsp juice needed
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, no added salt in juice
- 1/3 cup crimson lentils
- 3/4 cup canned garbanzo beans canned, low sodium
- 1-1/2 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oil in a large thick bottom soup pot. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté for two minutes. Then add the spices: cumin, coriander, turmeric, graham marsala, and smoked paprika to the pot and mix well.
- Next add the chopped garlic, harissa and lemongrass and continue to cook till browned.
- Add the stock, lemon juice, and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Once the stock is boiling add the lentils and cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Reduce to simmer and add the chickpeas, spinach, and chopped cilantro to the soup and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often to wilt the spinach.
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Nutrition
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 442mg | Fiber: 7g
