Warming Harira Soup with Kenwood Chef
My version of a Moroccan Harira Soup - a deliciously spiced stew flavoured with aromatic spices like cumin, ginger and cinnamon. Warming and delicious.
Keyword Chickpeas, Harira soup, Lentils, Tomatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion diced 1 celery stalk chopped finely 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger A bunch of coriander chopped 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 4 vine tomatoes roughly chopped 4 cups veg stock 1 cup red lentils rinsed 1/2 cup long-grain rice 1 can of organic chickpeas rinsed A squeeze of 1/2 lemon juice 1 tsp sea salt Big twist black pepper 1/2 tsp chilli flakes Big handful chopped coriander
Add the onion and celery to a large pan with the olive oil and sauté for 10 minutes on a low heat.
Add in the spices, garlic & coriander to the mini chopper glass bowl. Blitz for 1-2 minute on speed 6 until you get a smooth paste.
Add the paste to the pan and fry for a minute until aromatic. Add the chopped tomatoes and stock.
Thoroughly wash & drain the lentils and rice, then add them to the mix. Next, add the veg stock and simmer covered for 20 minutes on a low heat.
Add the drained chickpeas, lemon juice and season well. Simmer for a further 5 minutes.
Finally, add a big handful of chopped coriander.
Serve with flatbreads.