Harira

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time40 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 40 mins

Ingredients

200 g ground meat (lamb, beef or chicken)

3 tbsp vegetable oil

800 ml water

3 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp ground ginger

1 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp salt

½ tsp tumeric

1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

¼ cup parsley, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 onion, minced

200 g cooked chickpeas

50 g dried lentils

400 g chopped tomatoes (canned is fine)

50 g uncooked rice

Directions

Heat the oil in a soup pot and once hot, add the meat and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.

Add the cilantro, parsley, celery, onion, spices, water, and tomatoes.

Heat over high heat until rolling boil then set heat to low.

Add the lentils, chickpeas, and tomato paste and let cook for 15-20 minutes.

Add the rice, and cook an addition 15-20 minutes.

Adjust seasoning, add thickening agent if you like (1 tbsp cornstrach + water, or 1 tbsp flour + water).

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