Harira Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Harira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cubed lamb meat; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons margarine; 3/4 cup chopped celery; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 7 cups water; 3/4 cup green lentils; 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained; 4 ounces vermicelli pasta; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 lemon, juiced

Servings: persons

1 pound cubed lamb meat
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
7 cups water
3/4 cup green lentils
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
4 ounces vermicelli pasta
2 eggs, beaten
1 lemon, juiced

1
Place the lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, butter, celery, onion, and cilantro into a large soup pot over a low heat. Stir frequently for 5 minutes. Pour tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes.
2
Pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Let soup simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
3
About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and noodles into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until noodles are al dente). Stir in lemon and eggs, let eggs cook 1 minute.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound cubed lamb meat, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Harira falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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