Moroccan Harira Soup

August 29, 2016

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Harira is probably the most famous Moroccan soup. This recipe combines beef, chickpeas, plenty of tomatoes, a few herbs and of course spices!

1 lb (about 500g) beef, cut into cubes
1 cup (170g) celery, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
? cup (15g) parsley, finely chopped
? cup (15g) cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and pepper, to taste
8½ cups (2,1l) water, divided
2 14 oz. (400g) canned tomatoes, pureed, with the juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup (170g) canned chickpeas, rinsed
¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
juice of 1 lemon
1 oz (30g) vermicelli or angel hair noodles, broken into pieces
lemon wedges
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dried figs

In a large pot, add the beef, celery, onion, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, ginger, and cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 6 cups (1,5l) water, stir, and bring to a boil. Set the heat to...
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Nutritions

Calories
347

Sodium
236mg
9% DV

Fat
14g
23% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
47g
15% DV

Fiber
10g
42% DV