Harira

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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.

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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

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

  1. 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.

  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.

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.

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