Harira Soup

Prep. mins

Cooking mins

Serving

INGREDIENTS Measurements

1 Onion, medium size

1/2 Cup cilantro leaves

1 Tomato, large size

1/4 Cup parsley leaves

4 Celery sticks

2 Tablespoon olive oil

2 Tablespoon tomato paste

Salt and pepper

1 teaspoon ginger powder

1/2 Kilo beef, cut into small cubes

10 Cups water

1 Cup brown lentils

1 Cup chick-peas, canned

1/2 Cup flour

 Blend onion, cilantro, tomato, parsley and celery in an electric mixer until smooth.
 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion mixture and tomato paste for 3 minutes, season with salt, pepper and spices.
 Add beef cubes, stir in 9 cups water, bring to a boil, and remove scamp.
 Reduce heat, cover and let simmer until meat is almost done.
 Stir in lentils and chick-peas, cover and let simmer until lentils are tender and meat is fully cooked. (Add more water if needed).
 Mix four with the remaining cup of water, add it gradually to the mixture, stir constantly until soup thickened.
 Serve Harira soup and garnish with chopped parsley.