Harira Lamb Soup With Chick-Peas And Lentils

Name: Harira Lamb Soup With Chick-Peas And Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried chick peas - soaked o'night & drained or 15 oz. can; 1/2 lb boneless lean lamb - cut into julienne strips; 1 T butter; 1 T olive oil; 3 large stalks of celery including leaves - minced; 2 onions - minced; 2 cups drained canned tomatoes - chopped; 1/4 cup parsley - minced; 2 T cilantro - minced; 21/2 t ground ginger; 2 t cinnamon; 11/2 t tumeric; 1/8 t saffron; 6 cups water; 2/3 cup lentils - rinsed & picked over; salt & pepper; 2 eggs; 31/2 T lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried chick peas - soaked o'night & drained or 15 oz. can
1/2 lb boneless lean lamb - cut into julienne strips
1 T butter
1 T olive oil
3 large stalks of celery including leaves - minced
2 onions - minced
2 cups drained canned tomatoes - chopped
1/4 cup parsley - minced
2 T cilantro - minced
21/2 t ground ginger
2 t cinnamon
11/2 t tumeric
1/8 t saffron
6 cups water
2/3 cup lentils - rinsed & picked over
salt & pepper
2 eggs
31/2 T lemon juice

1
In a large heavy bottomed saucepan brown lamb in butter & olive oil over moderate heat, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.
2
Add celery, onions, tomatoes, parsley, cilantro, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric & saffron and cook over moderate heat, stirring for 3 minutes.
3
Add water, chick peas & lentils and bring to boil over moderate heat. Simmer, partially covered for 1 hour or until the chick-peas & lentils are tender.
4
Season with salt & pepper.
5
In a small bowl beat eggs with lemon juice. Add to the simmering soup in a stream, whisking constantly & remove the pan from the heat. The eggs will separate & form strands.
6
Ladle soup into bowls & garnish with thin slices of lemon & a pinch of cinnamon.

1216

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried chick peas - soaked o'night & drained or 15 oz. can, 1/2 lb boneless lean lamb - cut into julienne strips, 1 T butter, 1 T olive oil, and more.

Yes, Harira Lamb Soup With Chick-Peas And Lentils 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!