Moroccan Harira (Beef, Lentil and Chickpea Soup)

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the diced meat.

   5 minutes

   Ingredients for this step:

   • •15 ml olive oil
   • •250 g beef
2. 2

   Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, celery, spices, herbs and water. Bring to boil and reduce the heat.

   4 minutes

   Ingredients for this step:

   • •2 cloves garlic
   • •2 whole fresh tomatoes
   • •1 stalk celery
   • •1 bunch parsley
   • •1 bunch cilantro
   • •5 ml chili paste
   • •5 ml salt
   • •2.5 ml turmeric
   • •5 ml cumin
   • •1500 ml water
   • •2 tbsp flour + 1 cup water flour
3. 3

   Add chickpeas and lentils (and more water if needed). Simmer until lentils are cooked.

   40 minutes

   Ingredients for this step:

   • •100 g chickpeas
   • •100 g lentils
4. 4

   Add vermicelli (if using) and cook until tender.

   5 minutes

5. 5

   Gradually stir in the flour-water mixture until soup thickens to your liking.

   5 minutes

   Ingredients for this step:

   • •1 small handful vermicelli
6. 6

   Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.

Per serving