Moroccan Harira

55m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat the oil in a pot.
  2. 2Add in lamb and sear until browned.
  3. 3Remove and set aside the lamb.
  4. 4Stir in the onion, garlic.
  5. 5Add back your lamb.
  6. 6Add tomato paste and stir until well combined.
  7. 7Add celery and leaves along with the spices.
  8. 8Add lentils, chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth until the pot is full.
  9. 9Let cook for about 40 mins or until lentils are soft.
  10. 10Add your cilantro and parsley and vermicelli noodles.
  11. 11Season with salt and pepper.
  12. 12Cook for about 15mins.
  13. 13Add your flour slurry to thicken the soup.
  14. 14Serve with a squeeze of lemon and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 500 g lamb shoulder, cut into small cubes
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.75 cup chickpeas
  • 0.75 cup brown lentils
  • Beef broth
  • crushed tomatoes
  • 1 celery stalk (with leaves), finely chopped and cubed
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch parsley, chopped
  • Flour slurry
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 0.5 cup broken vermicelli

Equipment

pot

Tips

  • Serve with a squeeze of lemon and enjoy!