Moroccan Soups
الشوربات المغربية
From Ramadan harira to humble bissara — comfort in a bowl for every season.
★ 4.6Bissara (Fava Bean Soup)
البصارة (حساء الفول)
A hearty, velvety Moroccan soup made from dried split fava beans, seasoned with garlic, cumin, and paprika, drizzled with olive oil - a beloved comfort food and breakfast staple.
★ 4.8Celery and Ginger Soup
شربة الكرفس بالزنجبيل
This warming Moroccan celery and ginger soup is a beloved remedy and comfort dish enjoyed across the country, especially during the cooler months of autumn and winter. Fragrant with fresh ginger, cumin, and a hint of lemon, it showcases the Moroccan tradition of using humble vegetables to create deeply nourishing broths. Light yet satisfying, this soup is a staple in Moroccan households for its digestive benefits and vibrant, clean flavor.
★ 4.8Celery Soup with Ginger
شربة الكرفس بالزنجبيل
A warming and aromatic Moroccan celery soup infused with fresh ginger and traditional spices. This comforting soup combines the earthy flavors of celery with the warming kick of ginger, creating a perfect balance of taste and health benefits. A traditional remedy soup often served during cold seasons in Moroccan households.
★ 4.8Chicken and Barley Soup with Mint
شربة الدجاج بالشعير والنعناع
This wholesome Moroccan chicken and barley soup is a beloved staple of home cooking across the Atlas Mountains and northern regions of Morocco. Tender chicken pieces simmer alongside pearl barley in a richly spiced broth, finished with a generous handful of fresh mint that brightens every bowl. Warming, nourishing, and deeply satisfying, this soup is traditionally served during Ramadan and cold winter months.
★ 4.8Chicken Soup with Barley and Mint
شربة الدجاج بالشعير والنعناع
A nourishing Moroccan chicken soup enriched with pearl barley and fresh mint. This comforting soup combines tender chicken pieces with hearty barley in an aromatic broth infused with traditional spices. The addition of fresh mint provides a refreshing finish that makes this soup perfect for any season.
★ 4.8Chorba Aadess (Moroccan Lentil Soup)
شوربة العدس المغربية
A hearty and nourishing Moroccan lentil soup, simmered with aromatic spices, vegetables, and fresh herbs, traditionally served during Ramadan to break the fast or as a comforting winter meal.
★ 4.8Chorba Belboula (Moroccan Barley Soup)
شوربة البلبولة (شوربة الشعير)
A nourishing, hearty Moroccan soup made with pearl barley, tender lamb or beef, vegetables, and aromatic spices. This rustic, wholesome soup is comfort in a bowl - traditionally served during Ramadan and cold winter evenings.
★ 4.8Chorba Djaj (Moroccan Chicken Soup)
شوربة الدجاج المغربية
A comforting and aromatic Moroccan chicken soup featuring tender chicken, vegetables, rice or vermicelli, and a fragrant blend of warm spices—the perfect starter for any meal or a light supper on its own.
★ 4.7Chorba Hout (Moroccan Fish Soup)
شوربة الحوت المغربية
A coastal Moroccan treasure, Chorba Hout is a fragrant and hearty fish soup simmered with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and tender seafood. Served with garlic-rubbed toast, it's a complete and comforting meal.
★ 4.7Chorba Khodra (Moroccan Vegetable Soup)
شوربة الخضرة المغربية
A hearty and aromatic North African vegetable soup, simmered with chickpeas and fragrant spices like coriander and cumin, perfect for Ramadan or a comforting winter meal.
★ 4.8Chorba Loubia (Moroccan White Bean Soup)
شوربة اللوبيا المغربية
A hearty and nourishing Moroccan white bean soup, simmered with tender meat, aromatic spices, and a rich tomato broth. Served with crusty bread and a sprinkle of cumin, it's a comforting staple for cold days and Ramadan evenings.
★ 4.8Countryside Soup with Red Pepper
شربة الدوار بالفلفل الأحمر
A hearty and vibrant soup rooted in the rural traditions of Morocco, where village cooks have long relied on seasonal vegetables and bold spices to create nourishing meals for the whole family. Featuring sweet red peppers as the star ingredient alongside tomatoes, chickpeas, and warming Moroccan spices, this soup delivers a deeply satisfying flavor that warms the soul. It is the kind of honest, rustic cooking passed down through generations in the Moroccan countryside, requiring simple ingredients but yielding extraordinary results.
★ 4.8Freekeh Soup with Cilantro and Cumin
شربة الفريك بالكزبرة والكمون
A warming and nutritious Moroccan soup featuring freekeh, an ancient grain harvested from young green wheat. This hearty soup is enhanced with fresh cilantro and aromatic cumin, creating a perfect balance of earthy flavors. A traditional comfort food that's both satisfying and wholesome.
★ 4.8Freekeh Soup with Cilantro and Cumin
شربة الفريك بالكزبرة والكمون
A nourishing and aromatic Moroccan soup made with roasted green wheat (freekeh), fragrant cilantro, and earthy cumin. This wholesome soup is a beloved staple in Moroccan households, especially during the cooler months and the holy month of Ramadan. Its smoky depth from the freekeh combined with the brightness of fresh herbs creates a truly comforting and satisfying bowl.
★ 4.8Green Pea Soup with Mint
شربة الجلبانة بالنعناع
This vibrant Moroccan green pea soup blends tender sweet peas with fragrant fresh mint, creating a light yet satisfying dish beloved across Morocco. Seasoned with cumin, garlic, and a touch of olive oil, it strikes a perfect balance between earthy and refreshing. Whether served as a starter during Ramadan or as a wholesome everyday meal, this soup embodies the simplicity and elegance of Moroccan home cooking.
★ 4.9Harira (Traditional Soup)
الحريرة المغربية التقليدية
Morocco's beloved hearty soup made with tender lamb, chickpeas, lentils, and tomatoes, richly spiced and traditionally served to break the fast during Ramadan.
★ 4.8Harira with Chickpeas Tomatoes and Cilantro
حريرة بالحمص والطماطم والكزبرة
This traditional Moroccan harira soup is a nourishing blend of chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. Perfect as a hearty starter or light meal, this aromatic soup captures the essence of Moroccan home cooking. The combination of spices and herbs creates a comforting bowl that warms both body and soul.
★ 4.8Mixed Vegetable Broth
مرق البوسطو بالخضر المشكلة
A nourishing Moroccan vegetable broth featuring a harmonious blend of seasonal vegetables slow-simmered with aromatic herbs and spices. This traditional broth forms the foundation for many Moroccan soups and stews, offering a rich depth of flavor. Perfect as a light meal or as a base for more elaborate dishes.
★ 4.8Moroccan Mixed Vegetable Broth
مرق البوسطو بالخضر المشكلة
Moroccan Mixed Vegetable Broth is a hearty, nourishing soup deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of Morocco, combining an array of seasonal vegetables simmered in a fragrant spiced broth. This comforting dish showcases the Moroccan philosophy of cooking with simplicity and fresh, wholesome ingredients. It is enjoyed across the country as a warming starter or a light main meal, especially during cooler months.
★ 4.8Moroccan Souba Soup (Vermicelli Noodle Soup)
شوربة الصوبا المغربية - حساء الشعيرية
A comforting, light Moroccan noodle soup made with thin vermicelli, tender chicken or lamb, aromatic vegetables, and warm spices. This beloved everyday soup is quick to prepare, deeply nourishing, and perfect for cold evenings, sick days, and Ramadan iftars.
★ 4.8Onion Soup with Saffron
شربة البصل بالزعفران
A warming and aromatic Moroccan onion soup enriched with precious saffron threads and traditional spices. This golden-hued soup combines the sweetness of caramelized onions with the delicate floral notes of saffron. Perfect as a comforting starter or light meal during cooler months.
★ 4.8Pea Soup with Mint
شربة الجلبانة بالنعناع
A refreshing and nutritious Moroccan pea soup infused with fresh mint and warming spices. This comforting dish combines tender green peas with aromatic herbs and traditional Moroccan seasonings. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
★ 4.8Rustic Village Soup with Red Pepper
شربة الدوار بالفلفل الأحمر
A hearty traditional Moroccan village soup featuring roasted red peppers, lentils, and aromatic spices. This rustic comfort food embodies the essence of Moroccan countryside cooking with its rich, warming flavors. Perfect for cold evenings and served with crusty bread.
★ 4.8Swiss Chard Soup with Garlic and Lemon
شربة السلق بالثوم والليمون
A nourishing and vibrant Moroccan soup featuring tender Swiss chard leaves in a fragrant broth infused with garlic and fresh lemon. This traditional recipe combines simple ingredients to create a comforting and healthy meal that's perfect for any season. The soup is light yet satisfying, offering a perfect balance of earthy greens and zesty citrus flavors.
★ 4.8Swiss Chard Soup with Garlic and Lemon
شربة السلق بالثوم والليمون
This vibrant Moroccan Swiss chard soup is a beloved staple of the Moroccan kitchen, combining tender leafy greens with the bold punch of garlic and the bright acidity of fresh lemon. Simmered gently in a fragrant olive oil base, it is both nourishing and deeply comforting. Traditionally served during Ramadan or as a light weekday meal, this soup captures the essence of Moroccan home cooking at its most honest and wholesome.
★ 4.8Vegetarian Harira Soup
شربة الحريرة النباتية
This hearty vegetarian version of Morocco's beloved Harira soup combines lentils, chickpeas, and tomatoes in a rich, aromatic broth. Traditionally served during Ramadan to break the fast, this nourishing soup is packed with protein and warming spices. A comforting bowl that captures all the authentic flavors of traditional Harira without the meat.
Moroccan Soups Cooking Secrets
Toast the Flour
Toasting flour or vermicelli briefly before adding liquid deepens the base flavor
Tomato Base
A slow-cooked tomato and onion base is the foundation of most Moroccan soups
Simmer Long
Legume-based soups need low, slow simmering for a silky final texture
Finish Bright
A squeeze of lemon at the end balances the richness of the broth
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Royal Couscous with Seven Vegetables
The crown jewel of Moroccan cuisine - fluffy couscous with tender lamb and seven vegetables
Moroccan Bastilla - Pigeon Pie
A sweet and savory masterpiece wrapped in crispy warqa pastry - Perfect for special occasions
Harira - Traditional Ramadan Soup
Hearty tomato-based soup with chickpeas and lentils - The ultimate comfort food
Rfissa - Chicken & Lentil Feast
Celebratory dish with msemen bread and aromatic spices - A true Moroccan celebration
Mhancha - Snake Pastry with Almonds
Elegant coiled pastry filled with almond and orange blossom water