Moroccan Aromatic Lamb Harira with Cinnamon and Cloves

Name: Moroccan Aromatic Lamb Harira with Cinnamon and Cloves
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Lamb shoulder, cut into small cubes; Olive oil; Ground cinnamon; Ground cloves; Ground cumin; Salt and pepper; Olive oil; Onion, finely chopped; Garlic, minced; Carrots, diced; Celery, diced; Chopped tomatoes; Tomato paste; Ground ginger; Paprika; Saffron threads; Cinnamon stick; Bay leaf; Dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained; Lentils, rinsed; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Fresh parsley, chopped; Juice of lemon

Hearty Harira with Warm Spices

A richly flavored Moroccan soup made with tender lamb and a mix of fragrant spices. This traditional dish is ideal for a warming meal any time of the year.

3 h
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

Lamb Marinade

Lamb shoulder, cut into small cubes

500g

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Ground cinnamon

1 tsp

Ground cloves

1 tsp

Ground cumin

1 tsp

Salt and pepper

to taste

Soup Base

Olive oil

3 tbsp

Onion, finely chopped

1 large

Garlic, minced

3 cloves

Carrots, diced

2 medium

Celery, diced

3 sticks

Chopped tomatoes

1 can (400g)

Tomato paste

1 tbsp

Spice Mix

Ground ginger

1 tsp

Paprika

1 tsp

Saffron threads

1 pinch

Cinnamon stick

Bay leaf

Finishing Touches

Dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained

100g

Lentils, rinsed

1/2 cup

Fresh cilantro, chopped

1 bunch

Fresh parsley, chopped

1 bunch

Juice of lemon

1 lemon

Preparation

Marinating the Lamb

Combine Marinade

In a bowl, combine olive oil, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.

Coat Lamb

Add the lamb cubes and coat well with the marinade.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preparing the Soup Base

Heat Oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté Vegetables

Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.

⚠ Stir regularly to prevent the vegetables from sticking.

Add Tomatoes

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, cook for 5 minutes.

💡 Use fresh tomatoes in season for enhanced flavor.

Cooking Process

Building the Broth

Add the marinated lamb to the vegetables and stir.

Spicing it Up

Add the spice mix and pour in 1.5 liters of water. Bring to a boil.

Simmering

Reduce heat to low, add chickpeas and lentils, and simmer for 1-2 hours until the lamb is tender.

Plating & Serving