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Harira

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cubed lamb meat
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 1/2 tsps ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp margarine
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 29 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 7 cups water
  • 3/4 cup green lentils
  • 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans drained
  • 4 ounces vermicelli pasta
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions
 

  • Place the lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, butter, celery, onion, and cilantro 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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