Harira

Total Time

2 Hours 45 Minutes

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 1 pound cubed lamb meat
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 7 cups water
• 3/4 cup green lentils
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 4 ounces vermicelli pasta
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

1. Place the lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, butter, celery, onion, and coriander into a large soup pot over a low heat. Stir frequently for 5 minutes. Pour tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Let soup simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
3. About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and noodles into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until noodles are al dente). Stir in lemon and eggs, let eggs cook 1 minute.