Chickpea Harira Recipe

Warm up with this incredibly easy Chickpea Harira, a comforting Moroccan-inspired soup brimming with exotic spices and tender chickpeas. Slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot, this inexpensive recipe is packed with flavor and requires minimal effort. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a cozy weekend treat! #MoroccanFood #CrockpotRecipes #ChickpeaSoup #EasyRecipes #HealthyRecipes #SoupRecipe

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 375 mins
Calories 170.7 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chickpea Harira

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How to Make Chickpea Harira

  1. Rinse 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas thoroughly and drain.
  2. Add the following ingredients to your crockpot: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 inch ginger (grated), 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chickpeas are tender.
  4. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
  5. Garnish each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and extra cilantro or a sprinkle of paprika for a beautiful finish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

2g

Carbs

10g