Harira Soup

Ingredients

• 150 g red lentilsSubstitute: green lentils
• 400 g canned chickpeasSubstitute: white beans
• 400 g crushed tomatoesSubstitute: fresh tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 3 stalks celery
• 1 bunch fresh cilantroSubstitute: parsley
• 2 tbsp flourSubstitute: rice flour
• 2 whole lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Saute diced onion and celery in olive oil until soft, about 8 minutes.

2. 2

   Add tomato paste, cumin, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour in crushed tomatoes, 6 cups water, lentils, and drained chickpeas.

4. 4

   Simmer 25 minutes until lentils are tender.

5. 5

   Mix flour with half cup water until smooth, stir into soup to thicken.

6. 6

   Cook 10 more minutes, add chopped cilantro and parsley.

7. 7

   Serve with a generous squeeze of lemon and dates on the side.