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Moroccan Harira Inspired Chicken Breast Soup
Moroccan Harira Inspired Chicken Breast Soup

Moroccan Harira Inspired Chicken Breast Soup

with Chickpeas and Yoghurt

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on October 08, 2025

A Ramadan favourite for iftar, harira is a warming and filling soup eaten throughout Morocco, Algeria and North Africa. In Maghrebi cuisine, lemon and egg are often added to give brightness amongst the rest of the rich flavours.

Tags:
Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total40 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Leek

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Breasts

75 grams

Greek Style Natural Yoghurt

(Contains: Milk)

15 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

1 sachet(s)

Ground Turmeric

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

1 carton(s)

Chickpeas

3 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

50 grams

Harissa Paste

1 unit(s)

Carrot

Not included in your delivery

200 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

1 tsp

Sugar

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2203 kJ
Energy (kcal)527 kcal
Fat20.6 g
of which saturates5.4 g
Carbohydrate38.8 g
of which sugars19.4 g
Dietary Fibre13.8 g
Protein45.6 g
Salt2.9 g
Potassium231 mg
Calcium39 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Sieve
Garlic Press
Large Saucepan

Instructions

1

Trim the root and dark green leafy part from the leek and discard. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice. 

Trim the carrot, then quarter lengthways (no need to peel). Chop widthways into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a sieve.

2

Put the (now empty) saucepan back on medium heat. Add an extra splash of oil (if needed).

Once hot, add the leek and carrot to the (now empty) saucepan on medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. 

Cook the veg until softened, 6-8 mins, stirring occasionally.

3

Once the veg has softened, add the garlic, ground turmeric and harissa paste. Stir-fry for 1 min. 

4

Once the veg has cooked, transfer the chicken back to the saucepan. 

Add the chickpeas, chicken stock paste, passata, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). Stir well to combine. 

5

Bring the soup to the boil, then lower the heat to medium. Add the chicken breasts and simmer until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, 15-20 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper if needed.

6

Divide the chicken soup between bowls. 

Drizzle with the yoghurt to finish.

Enjoy!

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