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Harira

By: Usman

"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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What to Drink?
	Tempranillo

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
2 Hrs 30 Min

Ready In:
2 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

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 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

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.