Harira

Ingredients

• 300 g diced lamb, mutton or beefFind in the shop →
• 150 g brown lentilsFind in the shop →
• 1 can chickpeasFind in the shop →
• 1 kg tomatoes or 2 tbsp tomato pasteFind in the shop →
• Celery, coriander, parsley, onionFind in the shop →
• Ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, pepperFind in the shop →
• 2 tbsp flour, 1 lemon, vermicelli (optional)Find in the shop →

Method

1. Fry the meat with the onion and spices in a little oil.
2. Add the chopped celery and herbs, blended tomatoes and 2.5 litres of water.
3. Add the rinsed lentils and cook 45 minutes.
4. Add the chickpeas and vermicelli and cook 10 minutes.
5. Mix the flour with a little cold water and pour in while stirring; cook 10 minutes until the soup coats a spoon.
6. Serve with lemon, dates and hard-boiled eggs.