Harira Moroccan Lentil Soup

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Tomato soup with lentils,chickpeas, and vermicelli pasta. perfect for those cold winter days. This soup is served everyday during the holy month of ramadan. this is a modified recipe from my mother.

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Steps

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Chop celery , onion , cilantro.

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Place the lamb , spices , margarine , celery , onion , and cilantro into a large pot over a low heat.

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Stir tomatoes into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes.

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Pour tomato juice , 7 cups water , and the lentils into the pot.

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Bring the mixture to a boil , then reduce the heat to simmer.

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Let soup simmer , covered , for 2 hours.

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Stirring occasionally.

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About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high , place chickpeas and vermicelli into the soup , let cook about 10 minutes.

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Serve soup with lemon wedges on the side.

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This is optional: serve with warm slices of bread , dates and boiled eggs.

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Ingredients

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lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, margarine, celery, onion, red onion, fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, water, lentils, chickpeas, vermicelli, lemon