Vegetarian Moroccan Harira Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 pounds tomatoes, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 20 fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon harissa
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 4 cups water, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened and translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Incorporate tomatoes, chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, mint, paprika, turmeric, ginger, harissa, and saffron. Add water and simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
2. In a small bowl, blend a few tablespoons of soup liquid with flour and cornstarch. Return the mixture to the soup, stirring thoroughly. Add cherry tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for around 10 minutes until the soup thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 182 kcal
• Fat Content: 7 g
• Fiber Content: 6 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 231 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g