Harira soup recipe

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The home of tasty food recipes invites you to try Harira soup recipe. Enjoy my collection of delicious food recipes and learn how to make Harira soup.

Ingredients

1 onion, medium size

1/2  cup cilantro leaves

1 tomato, large size

1/4 cup parsley leaves

4 celery sticks

2 Tablespoon olive oil

2 Tablespoon tomato paste

1/2  teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

1 teaspoon ginger powder

1 lb beef, cut into small cubes

10 cups water

1/2  cup brown lentils

1 cup chick-peas, canned

1/2 cup flour

Method

-Blend onion, cilantro, tomato, parsley and celery in an electric mixer until smooth.

-Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion mixture and tomato paste for 3 minutes, season with salt and pepper.

-Add beef cubes, stir in 9 cups water. Lower the heat and let simmer, covered for 40 minutes.

-Stir in lentils and chick-peas, let simmer, covered for 30 minutes oruntil lentils are tender and meat is fully cooked. (Add more water if needed).

-Mix water with the remaining cup of water, gradually add it to the mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Season to taste.

A filling and hearty soup, traditionally served in Morocco during Ramadan or for special celebrations.

By Chef Osama