Moroccan Harira Recipe

Name: Moroccan Harira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb, cut small cubes; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ginger; 2 tablespoons butter; ¾ cup celery & tops, chopped; 2 onions, chopped; ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 32 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt, to taste; ¾ cup lentils; 1 cup chickpeas, canned; ¼ cup noodles, fine soup; 2 eggs, beaten; 12 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

1 lb lamb, cut small cubes
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup celery & tops, chopped
2 onions, chopped
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
32 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped
½ teaspoon salt, to taste
¾ cup lentils
1 cup chickpeas, canned
¼ cup noodles, fine soup
2 eggs, beaten
12 lemon, juice of

1
Put the lamb, spices, butter, celery, onion, and parsley/cilantro in a large soup pot and stir over a low heat for 5 minutes.
2
Add the tomato pieces, and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Salt lightly.
4
Add the juice from the tomatoes, 7 cups of water, and the lentils.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
6
When ready to serve, add the chickpeas and noodles and cook for 5 minutes.
7
Beat the 2 eggs with the juice of 1/2 lemon.
8
Then, with the soup at a steady simmer, stir the lemony eggs into the stock with a long wooden spoon.
9
Continue stirring slowly, to create long egg strands and to thicken the soup.
10
Season to taste.
11
ladle into bowls and dust with cinnamon.
12
Serve hot immediately.

815

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lamb, cut small cubes, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Harira falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Moroccan Harira

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