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Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together beef stock and lentils in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
  3. 3 Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into stock mixture; stir and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and cilantro; reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Drizzle lemon juice over soup to serve.

By modestalmond

Harira

Harira

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
150 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lamb, onions, celery, cilantro, margarine, pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne in a large soup pot over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Pour in tomatoes (without juice) and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add water, reserved tomato juice, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 50 minutes.
  3. 3 Increase the heat to medium-high and add garbanzo beans and vermicelli pasta. Cook until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Stir in eggs and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.

By Tali

Moroccan Harira Soup

Moroccan Harira Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat and cook cubed lamb until nicely browned and some of the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss in diced onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, ground ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon. Add minced garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add tomato paste and cook and stir for about 1 minute.
  5. 5 Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and celery; stir until well combined. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  6. 6 Once soup is boiling, add chickpeas and green lentils; season with salt to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7 Mix flour and 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl and drizzle slurry into the soup to thicken.
  8. 8 Bring back to a simmer and add 1/2 of the cilantro and 1/2 of the parsley; stir to combine.
  9. 9 Simmer on medium-low heat until meat and lentils are perfectly tender and soup has thickened, about 20 more minutes.
  10. 10 Stir in vermicelli pasta and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with cayenne and salt. Add remaining chopped cilantro and parsley and finish by drizzling lemon juice to taste into the soup.
  11. 11 Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil.

By John Mitzewich

Curried Chicken Soup with Chickpeas and Cauliflower

Curried Chicken Soup with Chickpeas and Cauliflower

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
  2. 2 Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 2 16-ounce cans chickpeas, drained; 2 cups bite-size cauliflower florets; 2 Tbs. curry powder; 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk (optional, but very good).
  3. 3 Before removing from heat, stir in: 12 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  4. 4 Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve soup with grated Parmesan cheese.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Easy Chourico Soup

Easy Chourico Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook the chourico in a soup pot over medium-high heat until it releases some oil. Add the chopped onion; stir and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Mix in the garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, and thyme. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the sweet potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir the baby spinach into the soup and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

By ASHLEY_S

Garbanzo Tomato Pasta Soup

Garbanzo Tomato Pasta Soup

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until translucent. Stir into pasta and add garbanzo beans, tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Heat through and serve.

By Joy

Chicken, Spinach, and Potato Soup

Chicken, Spinach, and Potato Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken, water, and chicken stock to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside to cool. Reserve the cooking liquid.
  2. 2 While the chicken is cooling, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, then strain the reserved cooking liquid into the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Cut cooked chicken into cubes and add to simmering potatoes; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans, spinach, and roasted red peppers; simmer for 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

By Catherine Ann

Garlic, Spinach, and Chickpea Soup

Garlic, Spinach, and Chickpea Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion. Cook until tender. Season with cumin and coriander.
  2. 2 Add vegetable stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, and continue to cook until potatoes are tender.
  3. 3 In a small bowl, blend heavy cream, tahini, and cornmeal. Mix into the soup.
  4. 4 Stir spinach into the soup. Season with cayenne pepper and salt. Continue to cook until spinach is heated through.

By Dale Penny

Spicy Tortilla Bean Soup

Spicy Tortilla Bean Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until onion is transparent, about 10 minutes. Add chipotle peppers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chili powder and cumin; cook and stir until mixture is heated through, about 5 more minutes.
  2. 2 Stir broth, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, reduce heat, and simmer until soup is heated through and flavors have blended, about 20 minutes. Add corn and cinnamon; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 more minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

By linzianne

Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup

Easy and Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the water to a boil in a large pot; stir the bouillon cubes into the water until dissolved. Add the onion, banana pepper, hominy, black beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes with chiles, diced tomatoes, chicken soup, chicken, garlic powder, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir. Reduce heat to medium and cook the soup until the onions are soft and opaque, about 20 minutes.

By ShannyBanany

Spicy African Yam Soup

Spicy African Yam Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Saute onion, sweet potato, and garlic until onion is soft. Turn down heat if necessary to prevent burning.
  2. 2 Stir in the chicken broth, thyme and cumin. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in salsa, garbanzo beans and zucchini. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in the cooked rice and peanut butter until the peanut butter has dissolved. Serve hot with pita chips and a green salad.

By Colleen Moir

Harissa Hummus

Harissa Hummus

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine harissa powder and 1 teaspoon chickpea liquid in a bowl. Whisk until a smooth paste forms, adding more liquid as needed. Set aside.
  2. 2 Reserve about 1/2 cup of whole chickpeas for garnish. Add remaining chickpeas to the bowl of a food processor. Add 1/3 cup olive oil, tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and garlic; blend until smooth. Mix in reserved harissa paste and more chickpea liquid if needed, to maintain a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust olive oil and lemon juice amounts until flavor is smooth and nutty with a kick, and not overpowered by any one element.
  3. 3 Transfer hummus to a serving dish. Top with reserved 1/2 cup chickpeas, olives, cilantro, harissa powder, and any remaining olive oil. Serve at room temperature.

By Buckwheat Queen

Vegan Chickpea Curry without Coconut Milk

Vegan Chickpea Curry without Coconut Milk

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold running water. Place in a bowl, cover with cold water, and stir in baking soda. Soak for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pot and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic-ginger paste, cayenne, salt, turmeric, and garam masala. Cook and stir until spices are well absorbed by the onion, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Add tomatoes and frozen spinach; stir to combine. Add chickpeas and stir gently. Simmer until flavors are well combined, about 20 minutes. Add a little water if sauce is too thick.

By ssuthers

Moroccan Carrots

Moroccan Carrots

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine carrots, garbanzo beans, and raisins together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper together; stir into carrot mixture. Marinate carrot mixture for 2 hours. Serve with crumbled feta cheese.

By bfr610

Instant Pot® Moroccan Chicken

Instant Pot® Moroccan Chicken

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and Moroccan seasoning in a shallow dish.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter once the pot is hot. Cook chicken until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and keep warm. Add onion, carrot, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add pearl couscous, broth, and chickpeas; stir to combine. Cancel Saute function. Add chicken back to the pot.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve chicken with almonds sprinkled on top.

By thedailygourmet

Moroccan Chicken Thigh Sheet Pan Dinner

Moroccan Chicken Thigh Sheet Pan Dinner

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lemon zest and juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons ras el hanout, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and coat with marinade, making sure marinade gets under the skin. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove chicken from the refrigerator 20 minutes before baking and let come to room temperature.
  3. 3 While the chicken is coming to room temperature, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 13x18-inch sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Combine sweet potato, zucchini, chickpeas, and artichoke hearts in a bowl with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ras el hanout, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir until evenly combined.
  5. 5 Remove chicken from marinade and place onto the prepared sheet pan. Place vegetable mixture around chicken.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir vegetables, then continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  7. 7 Garnish with pomegranate seeds, parsley, and pistachios before serving.

By France Cevallos

African Stew

African Stew

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable stock, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add remaining stock, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, brown rice, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover the stew. Simmer until sweet potatoes and rice are tender, about 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine peanut butter with 1/2 cup of the liquid from the stew. Stir into a smooth paste.
  3. 3 Add the peanut butter mixture and kale to the stew. Cook until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot pepper sauce.

By Larry Benish

Powerhouse African Yam Stew

Powerhouse African Yam Stew

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
103 min
Total
188 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place split peas in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Combine drained split peas, yams, onions, and red lentils in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover by 1 inch. Stir in garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil; skim foam off the top with a slotted spoon. Simmer until yams are very tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Mash split peas, yams, and lentils with a potato masher. Stir peanut butter, lemon juice, and soy sauce into the soup. Add chickpeas and frozen spinach; cook until warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt.

By The Fugacious Dowager

Moroccan Shrimp Stew

Moroccan Shrimp Stew

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add carrots and bell peppers; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and 1 tablespoon harissa; mix well. Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes with liquid and stir to combine. Mix in tomato paste and remaining 1 tablespoon harissa until well combined.
  2. 2 Pour in stock slowly, stirring constantly, to ensure that all ingredients are well mixed together. Add garbanzo beans. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. If stew appears too dry, add a few more tablespoons stock if needed.
  3. 3 Add shrimp and salt. Mix well. Cover and cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 10 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.

By CookingWithShelia

Harissa Chickpea Stew

Harissa Chickpea Stew

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in ras el hanout, harissa, and salt. Cook about 30 seconds more. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until flavors meld and ingredients are heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
  2. 2 Serve stew over rice. Top with an egg and sprinkle with za'atar.

By dinehaus

Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh

Slow Cooker Chicken Marrakesh

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
240 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, carrots, onion, and garlic into a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Mix parsley, salt, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and pepper together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken and vegetables, then pour in tomatoes and stir to combine.
  3. 3 Cover and cook on High until sweet potatoes are tender and sauce has thickened, 4 to 5 hours.

By KCOOPER78

African Chicken Stew

African Chicken Stew

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 3 to 4 minutes; remove to a plate.
  2. 2 Add potato, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, making sure garlic does not brown too much. Stir in cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, then pour in water. Add reserved chicken and any accumulated juices and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in peanut butter and garbanzo beans until peanut butter is blended in. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, adjust seasoning, and serve.

By Leah Shaw

Easy Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Easy Moroccan Chicken Tagine

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent and chicken is browned, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add squash, chickpeas, undrained tomatoes, broth, carrot, sugar, lemon juice, salt, coriander, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower the heat slightly and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

By JRLJACKSON

Spanish Moroccan Fish

Spanish Moroccan Fish

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garbanzo beans, bell peppers, carrot, tomatoes, and olives; continue to cook until peppers are slightly tender, about 5 minutes more.
  2. 2 Sprinkle parsley, cumin, paprika, chicken bouillon, and cayenne over vegetables. Season with salt. Stir to incorporate. Place tilapia on top of vegetables and add enough water to cover vegetables. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork and juices run clear, about 40 minutes.

By Hanna R

Moroccan Lentil Soup

Moroccan Lentil Soup

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
105 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In large pot saute; the onions, garlic, and ginger in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add the water, lentils, chick peas, white kidney beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne pepper and cumin. Bring to a boil for a few minutes then simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or longer, until the lentils are soft.
  3. 3 Puree half the soup in a food processor or blender. Return the pureed soup to the pot, stir and enjoy!

By Grace and Mae

Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous

Moroccan Chicken and Whole Grain Couscous

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare couscous according to package directions.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender. Mix in bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken and cook until well browned. Pour in chicken broth, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix carrots and zucchini into the pot. Season with salt. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve stew over cooked couscous.

By Myleen Sagrado Sjdin

African Sweet Potato Stew

African Sweet Potato Stew

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
375 min
Total
405 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, coriander, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes in a large slow cooker. Pour in water and stir to combine. Mix in sweet potatoes, tomatoes, chickpeas, and peanut butter.
  2. 2 Set cooker to Medium-High, cover, and cook until sweet potatoes are tender and stew has thickened, about 6 hours. Stir in green beans, cover, and continue cooking until beans are heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.

By mamaluv

Spicy Chickpea Tagine

Spicy Chickpea Tagine

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add turmeric, cumin, agave nectar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and black pepper and stir until onion mixture is evenly coated. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the tagine; add carrots and salt. Cook over medium-low for 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix chickpeas into carrot mixture, adding more water if needed to cover the bottom but keeping the sauce thick. Cook mixture for 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Serve tagine with lemon wedges and cilantro.

By Heather

Vegetarian Moroccan Harira

Vegetarian Moroccan Harira

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, mint, paprika, turmeric, ginger, harissa, and saffron. Add water and cook over medium heat until flavors have combined, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix a few tablespoons of soup liquid with flour and cornstarch in a small bowl and return to the soup, stirring in well. Add cherry tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer over low heat until soup thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By chouchou65

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cumin, coriander, garam masala, cayenne pepper, curry powder, and salt; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and raisins; add enough water to cover mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook until potatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add kale and chickpeas; simmer until kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro over stew; immediately remove pot from the heat.

By Mari