Harira (lamb and Bean Soup) Recipe

Name: Harira (lamb and Bean Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb diced lamb or 12 lb dice stewing beef; ½ cup dry lentils; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, with liquid; ½ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro; ½ cup packed chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup tomato puree; ½ cup tomato paste; 10 cups water; 3 tablespoons flour, mixed with; ¼ cup water; 1 -2 tablespoon salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon black pepper; ½ tablespoon ground ginger (NOT fresh ginger); ¼ teaspoon saffron; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped fine; ½ cup chopped celery (with leaves); 12 cinnamon stick

Servings: persons

12 lb diced lamb or 12 lb dice stewing beef
½ cup dry lentils
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, with liquid
½ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
1 cup tomato puree
½ cup tomato paste
10 cups water
3 tablespoons flour, mixed with
¼ cup water
1 -2 tablespoon salt, to taste
1 tablespoon black pepper
½ tablespoon ground ginger (NOT fresh ginger)
¼ teaspoon saffron
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped fine
½ cup chopped celery (with leaves)
12 cinnamon stick

1
Add olive oil and butter to a large, heavy pot and brown the meat.
2
Add the onion and clery and saute until soft, add tomato paste, tomato puree, HALF of the chopped parsley and cilantro, all spices, water, lentils and garbanzo beans.
3
Simmer for about 40 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
4
Stir in the flour/water mixture to thicken.
5
Stir continually and add the remaining cilantro and parsley.
6
Cook an additional 10 minutes.
7
Remove cinnamon stick.
8
Adjust seasonings if necessary.
9
Serve hot.

4528

kcal

Calories

262

Fat

273

Carbs

375

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb diced lamb or 12 lb dice stewing beef, ½ cup dry lentils, 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, with liquid, ½ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Harira (lamb and Bean 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 (lamb and Bean Soup)

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