Moroccan Harira

Steps

1. 1Sear the lamb

   Heat the oil in a pot. Add in lamb and sear until browned. Remove and set aside.

   Lamb shoulderOil for frying
2. 2Sauté aromatics and spices

   Stir in the onion, garlic, and add back your lamb. Add tomato paste and stir until well combined before adding celery and leaves along with the spices.

   Stir frequently to prevent spices from burning

   Lamb shoulderOnionGarlicTomato pasteGingerTurmericCinnamonCuminCelery
3. 3Simmer with legumes40 min

   Add lentils, chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth until the pot is full. Let cook for about 40 mins or until lentils are soft.

   ChickpeasBrown lentilsBeef stockTomato
4. 4Add herbs and noodles15 min

   Add your cilantro and parsley and vermicelli noodles. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 15 mins.

   CilantroParsleyBlack pepperVermicelli
5. 5Thicken and serve

   Add your flour slurry to thicken the soup. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and enjoy!

   Mix flour with cold water before adding to prevent lumps

   All-purpose flour