Washingtologists consistently post thought-provoking, timely comments on events, communities, and trends in the Washington area. Harira, considered the national soup of Morocco, is a healthy, yet satisfying combination of tomatoes, chickpeas, lentils, and pasta. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. It is popular year-round, but traditionally served to break the fast of Ramadan. World Watchers consistently offer thought-provoking, timely comments on international affairs. //. I can completely understand why this soup would be so loved to break a fast – it’s loaded with goodies – pasta, legumes, veggies, and egg and meat if you like, plus it is savory and zingy, and happens to be easy on the tummy. allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/39750/vegetarian-moroccan-harira.aspx To make harira into a meal, serve it with fresh bread, perhaps a simple salad, and dried dates. Ten minutes before serving, lower heat to simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste. For vegans, omit the eggs. You'll find this meatless version almost as rich and definitely as filling as the traditional thing. Add the spices: turmeric, cinnamon, coriander powder, ginger (can also substitute fresh) and cumin. If using canned chickpeas, add them to the pot, skip the 25 minutes cooking, and proceed immediately to the next step. Don’t be afraid to make a big batch so you can have leftovers. If you would like a vegan harira, simply omit the egg. Dismiss, Harira - a vegetarian version of the famous Moroccan soup. Easy! If you ever crave a filling, … Email questions to the Food Section at food@washpost.com. It will likely be quite thick on the second day – just loosen it with a bit of water while you reheat it, and it will be absolutely delicious! Harira is often eaten to break the daily fast during the month of Ramadan in Muslim cultures, and is usually enjoyed with dates and sweet cakes or cookies. There are as many versions of harira as there are cooks, but traditionally it’s a very simple and fairly light soup (ie, consisting of more broth than substance) because it’s generally eaten as a … If using dried and soaked chickpeas, add to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Click here to jump to the recipe. Stir in the onion, celery and garlic; cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the vegetables have softened and the onion is on its way to translucent, then stir in the tomato. Apart from its incredible flavors, this Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup (Harira) is VERY healthy. Thanks so much in advance for the support! Every evening families sit down to bowls of steaming harira – even when daytime summer temperatures soar about the 100F mark. Trinidadian Chief brand curry, with its unique combination of bright and smoky spices, gives this vegan potato and chickpea stew a touch of the unexpected.