Moroccan 60 min
Harira
comfort-foodhigh-proteingluten-freespicy
Ingredientsfor 2
340
Cal
24g
Protein
36g
Carbs
11g
Fat
- 11 lb lamb stew meat, diced
- 21 cup red lentils
- 31 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 41 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 51 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 64 stalks celery, diced
- 71/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 81/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 91 teaspoon turmeric
- 101 teaspoon cinnamon
- 111 teaspoon ginger powder
- 121 teaspoon cumin
- 131/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 142 tablespoons olive oil
- 15Juice of 1 lemon
- 162 tablespoons all-purpose flour mixed with 1/4 cup water (tadouira)
- 178 cups water or broth
- 18Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown lamb pieces for 5–6 minutes. Add onion and celery, cook 5 more minutes. Add turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and pepper. Stir 1 minute.
- 2
Add crushed tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 35–40 minutes until lentils are completely soft and lamb is tender.
- 3
Whisk the flour-water mixture until smooth. Stir into the soup and cook for 10 more minutes — this thickens the soup in the traditional Moroccan way. Add lemon juice, fresh cilantro, and parsley. Season generously with salt. Serve with dates, bread, and hard-boiled eggs during Ramadan or as a warming everyday soup.