Harira Soup with Pasta – Recipe for Harira Soup with Pasta

Harira Soup with Pasta – Recipe for Harira Soup with Pasta

Harira Soup with Pasta is known for its delicious taste and high nutritional value. It is easy to prepare, taking about 30 minutes for preparation and another 60 minutes to cook. Below is a recipe that serves five people. We hope you enjoy this special soup!

Ingredients for Harira Soup with Pasta:

 

• 3/4 cup lentils
• 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight with 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 2 liters of water
• 4 medium-sized tomatoes, boiled, peeled, and mashed
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 150 grams of diced lamb (mouzat cut)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup spaghetti, broken into smaller pieces
• 1 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1 bunch of finely chopped coriander
• 1 bunch of finely chopped celery
• Salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon saffron
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps to Prepare Harira Soup with Pasta:

1. Sauté the onions and meat:

   • Heat the vegetable oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
   • Add the chopped onions and stir occasionally until softened.
   • Add the diced lamb and stir until it changes color.

2. Add chickpeas, lentils, and vegetables:

   • Add the soaked chickpeas, lentils, celery, and mashed tomatoes.
   • Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined.

3. Season the soup:

   • Add the black pepper, salt, ginger, and saffron, and mix everything well.

4. Pressure cook:

   • Add the water to the pot, cover, and pressure cook for about 30 minutes.

5. Add tomato paste and pasta:

   • Once the pressure is released, stir in the tomato paste.
   • Add the spaghetti pieces and let the soup simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is fully cooked.

6. Garnish and serve:

   • Remove the pot from heat.
   • Pour the soup into serving bowls and garnish with freshly chopped coriander and parsley.

Your Harira Soup with Pasta is now ready! Serve it hot to your family or guests and enjoy its flavorful warmth and nutritional goodness. Bon appétit!