Moroccan Harira (Tomato, Lentil & Chickpea Soup)

Ingredients

• · 1 onion, chopped
• · 2 celery stalks, chopped
• · 1/2 lb lamb or beef
• · Ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper
• · Chopped tomatoes and tomato paste
• · Brown lentils
• · Broth
• · Chickpeas
• · Cilantro and parsley
• · Flour, for thickening
• · Lemon wedges and dates, to serve

Method

1. 1 Saute the onion, celery, and meat with the ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and pepper for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, lentils, and broth. Simmer 25 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in the chickpeas, cilantro, and parsley. Cook 10 minutes.
4. 4 Thicken with a flour-and-water slurry, about 5 minutes.
5. 5 Serve with lemon wedges and dates, the traditional way.