Harira

Updated on Apr 25, 2026

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Type Soup		Place of origin Morocco

Main ingredients Flour, tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, onions, rice, meat (beef, lamb, or chicken), olive oil Similar Pastilla, Tajine, Chorba, Chebakia, Briouat

Harira recipe for new mother

Harira (Arabic:حريرة) is a traditional soup of the Maghreb region. It is popular as a starter but is also eaten on its own as a light snack. There are many variations and it is mostly served during Ramadan, although it can be made throughout the year.

Etymology

The word "Harira" (Arabic:حريرة) is derived from the Arabic word "Harir" (Arabic:حرير) meaning silky because of its consistency.

Preparation

Harira's base-recipe is composed of the following ingredients, and may vary depending on regions:

Tadouira - a thickening mixture made from flour and water and sometimes canned tomato paste, which is added at the end of the harira cooking process

tomatoes and tomato concentrate

lentils

chickpeas

onions

rice

beaten eggs

herbs (celery, parsley and coriander)

spices (mainly saffron, ginger, and pepper)

small amount of meat: (beef, lamb or chicken)

a spoon or two of olive oil.

Lemon juice can also be added at serving time as well as salt and turmeric.

It is usually served with hard-boiled eggs sprinkled with salt and cumin, dates and other favorite dried fruits like figs, traditional honey sweets and other home-made special breads or crepes.

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References

Harira Wikipedia

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Harira recipe for new mother

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