Harira - Red Lentil Soup

Name: Harira - Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients: 1 large onion (chopped); 1 large carrot (chopped); 1/3 cup parsley (finely chopped); 1/2 cup cilantro (finely chopped); 6 clove garlic (minced); 2 tbsp ginger (finely minced); 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp cayenne; 2 tsp pimenton dulce (or other smoked sweet paprika); 1/2 tsp pepper (or more to taste); 2 tsp salt (or more to taste); 28 oz diced tomatoes; 1 1/4 cup red lentils (dry); 8 cup vegetable broth; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 limes (cut into small wedges); 1 bunch of cilantro (finely chopped); 6 pita breads (or toasted sliced baguette)

20 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 large onion (chopped)
1 large carrot (chopped)
1/3 cup parsley (finely chopped)
1/2 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
6 clove garlic (minced)
2 tbsp ginger (finely minced)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne
2 tsp pimenton dulce (or other smoked sweet paprika)
1/2 tsp pepper (or more to taste)
2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
28 oz diced tomatoes
1 1/4 cup red lentils (dry)
8 cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 limes (cut into small wedges)
1 bunch of cilantro (finely chopped)
6 pita breads (or toasted sliced baguette)

Directions

1

Heat olive oil in large pot or dutch oven.
2

Saute onion, carrot, parsley and cilantro until caramelized.
3

Reduce heat to medium-low.
4

Stir in the garlic, ginger and all of the spices.
5

Saute until fragrant; less than a minute.
6

Add lentils, tomatoes, and broth.
7

Cover and bring to a boil.
8

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 50 minutes, or until the lentils have cooked thoroughly and soup has thickened.
9

Salt to taste.
10

Serve with fresh lime wedges, chopped cilantro and toasted bread of your choice.