Harira (Chickpea, Lamb And Coriander Soup) Recipe

Name: Harira (Chickpea, Lamb And Coriander Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 small brown onions, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lb lamb shoulder steak, trimmed of excess fat and cut into small chunks; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon clove, ground; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 5 1/4 cups beef stock; 3 (10 ounce) cans chickpeas (or less, depending on your taste); 28 ounces tomatoes, diced (use a GOOD quality tomato); 1/2 cup coriander, finely chopped (cilantro); fresh coriander leaves, for garnish; black olives, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small brown onions, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb lamb shoulder steak, trimmed of excess fat and cut into small chunks
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons tomato paste
5 1/4 cups beef stock
3 (10 ounce) cans chickpeas (or less, depending on your taste)
28 ounces tomatoes, diced (use a GOOD quality tomato)
1/2 cup coriander, finely chopped (cilantro)
fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
black olives, for garnish

1
Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or stockpot. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
2
Add the meat in batches, and cook over high heat until the meat is browned on all sides. Return all the meat to the pan.
3
Add the spices and bay leaf to the pan and cook until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4
Add the stock to the pan, stir well and bring to a boil.
5
Add the chickpeas, tomato and chopped coriander to the pan. Stir, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Stir occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Serve garnished with coriander leaves and small black olives.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 small brown onions, chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, crushed, 1 lb lamb shoulder steak, trimmed of excess fat and cut into small chunks, and more.

Yes, Harira (Chickpea, Lamb And Coriander Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Harira (Chickpea, Lamb And Coriander Soup)

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