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Instant Pot Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup)

Keep cozy during the winter months with this recipe for the delicious Moroccan soup called Harira. It's full of flavorful vegetables, legumes and spices. And when you make it in the Instant Pot it's super fast!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Soups and Stews
Cuisine: Moroccan
Author: The Nut-Free Vegan

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery with leaves chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. harissa paste
  • 1 15 oz chickpeas canned drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup lentils dry
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 2 lemons About 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 cup flour

Instructions

  • Set Instant Pot to Sauté setting. Heat oil for about 1 minute and add onion, celery and carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients except for flour. Using the Soup setting, cook for 10 minutes.
  • Once it’s safe to open the lid, stir in flour until it’s thoroughly mixed. Serve garnished with cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g