Harira is more than a soup it’s a pause in the day. Traditionally served to break a fast, it’s meant to restore energy gently, not overwhelm. The broth is rich without being heavy, layered with legumes, vegetables, herbs, and warming spices that unfold slowly with each spoonful.
Adding dates and lemon creates a beautiful balance. The dates offer a soft, natural sweetness that rounds out the tomatoes and spices, while lemon brightens everything at the end, lifting the soup and keeping it light. It’s a reminder that nourishment doesn’t need extremes it needs harmony.
In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, harira represents intention. It’s plant-based by tradition, built on pantry staples, and designed to sustain. This is the kind of food that connects culture, comfort, and care a bowl that feeds both body and spirit.
Vegetarian Moroccan Harira with Dates & Lemon
Ingredients
Equipment
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots with a pinch of salt.
- Cook 6–8 minutes, until softened.
- Add garlic and spices; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, lentils, and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer 35-40 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- Add Dates
- Stir in chopped dates during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Add lemon juice and fresh herbs.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm.