North Africa · Soup
Harira (Classic Moroccan Tomato, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup)
A velvety, herb-loaded tomato soup studded with tender beef, chickpeas, and lentils, thickened with spiced tadouira.
The story
Harira is the quintessential ritual dish of Morocco, served daily at sunset to break the fast during the sacred month of Ramadan alongside sweet honey-soaked chebakia and fresh dates. Its signature velvet texture comes from 'tadouira', a traditional sourdough or flour-water liaison whisked in at the final stage of simmering.
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