Harira Ramadam: Soup of Fava Beans and Lentils Recipe

Name: Harira Ramadam: Soup of Fava Beans and Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart water; 1 cup chickpeas; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground tumeric; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 pound beef, preferably diced fillet; 1/4 bunch cilantro; 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley; 1/4 bunch chopped lovage, optional; 10 vine tomatoes, peeled and seeded, grated or chopped finely; 1/2 cup rice or crushed vermicelli; 1 cup water flour mixture (1 tablespoon flour dissolved in 1 cup water); 1 cup fava beans, soaked and drained; 1 cup lentils (optional); Salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Serving suggestion: bread and sweet dates

Servings: persons

1 quart water
1 cup chickpeas
2 onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground tumeric
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 pound beef, preferably diced fillet
1/4 bunch cilantro
1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley
1/4 bunch chopped lovage, optional
10 vine tomatoes, peeled and seeded, grated or chopped finely
1/2 cup rice or crushed vermicelli
1 cup water flour mixture (1 tablespoon flour dissolved in 1 cup water)
1 cup fava beans, soaked and drained
1 cup lentils (optional)
Salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Serving suggestion: bread and sweet dates

1
Place the following into a deep saucepan and cover with water; chickpeas, chopped onion, spices, meat.
2
Bring to the boil and simmer until the chickpeas are tender.
3
Chop the cilantro and flat leaf parsley, and lovage, if using, and grind in pestle and mortar to release the flavors.
4
Then, add the herbs, pulped tomatoes, and rice.
5
After about 5 minutes add the water flour mixture, this helps the soup thicken and lighten in color.
6
Finally add the fava beans, and lentils, if adding.
7
Simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
8
Season, to taste, with salt.
9
Drizzle with olive oil and serve with bread and sweet dates.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart water, 1 cup chickpeas, 2 onions, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon ground tumeric, and more.

Yes, Harira Ramadam: Soup of Fava Beans 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.

Harira Ramadam: Soup of Fava Beans and Lentils

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