Moroccan Harira Soup (2024)

Moroccan Harira Soup – The Best Soup You're Not Eating

I try not to fall prey to obvious click-bait recipe links, but I have to admit, I do enjoy the ones that say, "The Best [Fill in the Blank] You're Not Eating." Maybe it's the fear of missing out, or my perpetual quest for recipes I haven't filmed, but the idea that there might be some incredibly delicious thing I don't even know exists is just too much to bear. That's not where I got the idea to share this amazing Moroccan harira, but if I did a list called, "The Best Soups You're Not Eating," this would be at the top.

I added some cubed up lamb shoulder to mine, which works wonderfully well with the other flavors here, but the combination of the lentils and chickpeas, along with the starchy goodness of the pasta makes for a very hearty, satisfying soup, whether you use meat or not. Besides going full plant-based, I've heard beef or chicken are also great choices, so as usual, feel free to play around with the ingredient list.

Sadly, I've never been to Morocco, but I'm told this is the national soup, and once you taste it, it's not hard to understand why. Like all great soups, this warms the body, and comforts the soul, but there's something else happening I can't quite put my finger on. Maybe it's the silkiness from the slurry, or the warming, aromatic spices, but whatever is going on produces a truly unique soup that simply can't be missed, and I really do hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!