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Traditional Harira Soup

Posted by: So3oudiya wa aftakhir
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Date: 02/06/2009

Posted by: So3oudiya wa aftakhir

Origin: Moroccan Cuisine
Preparation Time: 30 min
Cooking Time: 2 hr(s)
Number of servings: 6
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ingredients

300 g lamb, cubed
150 g green lentils
150 g chickpeas
1 onion, chopped finely
150 g celery, chopped finely
2 tablespoons tomato paste, diluted with a little bit of water
400 g tomato juice
100 g flour
1 vermicelli, handful
1 bunch of coriander, chopped finely
1 bunch parsley, chopped finely
3 lemons, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoons turmeric
1 saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon cumin
black pepper to taste
salt to taste

cooking method 

1. Heat the oil in a deep saucepan and add in the meat, turmeric, saffron, coriander, parsley, onion and celery. Season with salt and stir.

2. Add in a cup of water and stir over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes.

3. Pour 2 liters of boiled water over the meat mixture and add in the lentils and chickpeas. Simmer covered over low heat for about 50 minutes.

4. Then add in the tomato juice, tomato paste and cumin and cook for another 20 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, in a bowl mix the flour with half a liter of cold water. Whisk well to prevent the formation of lumps and strain.

6. Pour the flour and water mixture over the soup and mix slowly to prevent lumps.

7. Finally, add in the vermicelli and stir constantly for about 5 to 10 minutes. By then you should have a thick soup.

8. To serve, squeeze the lemon over the harira soup.

 
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The following ingredients were not included in the calculation of the nutrition facts of this recipe:

- salt
- black pepper

 
Number of servings: 6
 
Amount per serving
 
Calories: 399
 
Total fat (g): 11
 
Saturated fat (g): 2
 
Cholesterol (mg): 32
 
Carbohydrates (g): 52
 
Protein (g): 24
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Reviewed by emelfadel
Thank you for the recipe, my husband loved it!
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i love it...
Reviewed by Samagon
This is favorite dish of my family..... but..... i can't do it properly. Always i am getting problems with the stuffing, more
Reviewed by Samagon
this is a nice idea...... will try it during the weekend. Thank you
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