Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup)

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb lamb or beef stew meat, diced small
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 8 cups water or stock
• 1/3 cup flour whisked with 1 cup water (tadouira)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro and parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1In a large pot, brown the meat with onion and celery over medium heat.
2. 2Stir in turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes; cook 5 minutes.
3. 3Add water, lentils, and chickpeas; bring to a boil, then simmer 35-40 minutes until lentils are soft.
4. 4Whisk the flour-water mixture until smooth and stir into the soup, simmering 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. 5Stir in cilantro, parsley, and lemon juice.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with dates or Moroccan bread.

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