Hearty harira soup
Arabic 15 Mins Prep · 150 Mins Cook
- Place the diced lamb, olive oil, plus the turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne (all ground), and the celery, onion and coriander (all chopped) into a large soup pot over a low heat. Stir frequently for five minutes. Pour the chopped tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Pour tomato juice, all of the water and the green lentils into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Let soup simmer, covered, for two hours.
- About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place the drained and rinsed chickpeas and spaghetti into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until spaghetti are al dente). Stir in lemon and beaten eggs; let eggs cook for one minute.
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