Vegetarian Harira

Just in time because the deadline is tomorrow... here is my spicy vegetarian soup entry for No Croutons Required. Thank you Holler of Tinned Tomatoes for the invitation to submit my favorite spicy soup recipe!

Harira is a Moroccan soup that is traditionally eaten to break a fast. The soup varies by region and is normally prepared with meat. Not in this case however.

One of the best things about this soup is that each day that it sits in the refrigerator it gets better and better. It is without a doubt, a family favorite around here.

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Onion Chopped
• 3 Teaspoons Curry Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
• 2 Teaspoons Rosemary
• 1 Teaspoon Fennel
• 6 Cups Vegetable Stock
• 1 Can White Beans
• 1/2 Cup Red Lentils (this is optional: I soak my lentils in water for about 3 hours prior)
• 1/2 Cup Rice
• 2 Tomatoes Chopped
• A Handful of Cilantro
• Salt and Pepper to taste

1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot, add the onion.
2. Once the onion has cooked for a few minutes, add the spices (Your entire house will smell so good!)
3. Add the stock, beans, lentils and rice. Bring to a boil, simmer and cover for 30 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes and cilantro
5. Salt and pepper to taste

Enjoy this amazing soup! You won't be disappointed...

Comments

[Holler]

Hi Shelly,

The soup looks fabulous and what a great photo! Thanks for submitting it.

I am in love with that bowl. I wish I had more room to store dishes, sigh! Maybe it's just as well.