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Harira

SUBMITTED BY: Usman PHOTO BY: Always Cooking Up Something

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 66 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs 30 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by KIMAR
Very different soup! Next time I would add some salt along with the other ingredients in Step... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by EMAPERU
Very good and interesting!You really have to like lamb-it really permeates the flavor.I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2007 by TRADY'S LADY
Thanks so much for the recipe. My husband is Moroccan and loved it. It felt it had a truly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by lc@singapore
Thanks Usman for a superb recipe and I'm definitely giving it a 5 cos we love middle-eastern... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by Sugar Mama
Okay, I do not know how to correctly pronounce the name of this soup so I have been calling it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2006 by CreativeCook
Very good ethnic recipe. I followed the recipe for the most part - 3 cups water, 4 cups beef... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by bladi
I can attest that this recipe is authentic!! I have had many a night to break the fast during... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2005 by newcook
My moroccan husband said this was very authentic and we loved the taste. I added beef broth,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by Laurence
An instant family favorite! Sticks to the ribs but does not weigh too much on the stomach.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by MCKA
This is delicious and very easy to make. I did mine without the pasta and it was great. My... MORE