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Traditional Moroccan Harira

Recipe by Oum Arwa

Spicy and comforting soup from Morocco, essential during Ramadan. This harira combines red meat, legumes, tomatoes, spices and fine pasta, all brightened with a splash of lemon and fresh herbs. Easy to prepare with a pressure cooker or a classic pot.

MediumMoroccanServes 6

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Source Video
21m
Prep
1h 2m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 33m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$10.40
Per serving:$1.73

Critical Success Points

  • Sauté onion and meat to brown the meat
  • Add boiling water immediately after the vegetables
  • Pressure cooking (20‑25 min)
  • Thicken the soup with the flour/water mixture
  • Add lemon juice at the end of cooking

Safety Warnings

  • Be very careful with the pressure cooker pressure: never open before the valve has fully released.
  • Handle boiling water with care to avoid burns.
  • Do not let the butter burn during the final cooking.

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