Ingredients for Moroccan Harira
- 1 pound lamb
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup angel hair pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 6 cups water or broth
- crusty bread
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How to Make Moroccan Harira
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 chopped celery stalks. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1 pound of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes. Brown the lamb on all sides.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add 1 (28-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 1 cup of chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in 6 cups of water or broth. Add 1 cup of brown or green lentils and 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer for at least 1.5 hours, or until the lamb is very tender and the lentils are cooked through.
- While the soup simmers, whisk together 2 large eggs and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Once the soup is cooked, slowly drizzle in the egg mixture, whisking constantly to create thin egg ribbons. This will help thicken the soup.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
18g
Fat
23g
Carbs
6g
