Harira

Name: Harira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 165 min
Ingredients: 1 pound cubed lamb meat; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons margarine; 0.75 cup chopped celery; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red onion, chopped; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 7 cups water; 0.75 cup green lentils; 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained; 4 ounces vermicelli pasta; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 lemon, juiced

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This is the soup that Moroccans traditionally use to break the fast every night of Ramadan. Season with salt, pepper, mint leaves and cinnamon to taste.

Recipe by Tali

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound cubed lamb meat
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
¾ cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
7 cups water
¾ cup green lentils
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
4 ounces vermicelli pasta
2 eggs, beaten
1 lemon, juiced

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

467	Calories
17g	Fat
50g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 467
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 116mg	39%
Sodium 594mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 13g	48%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 29g
Vitamin C 38mg	188%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 689mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.