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Moroccan Harira Soup

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Description

Harira is Morocco's most popular soup. It is without a doubt one of the best soups you'll ever enjoy, and I am very happy to show you my take on this dish. Once you taste it you'll understand why the combination of pasta, lentils, and chickpeas is so hearty, so flavorful, and so satisfying. If you prefer a vegetarian harira soup, you can leave out the lamb.

Ingredient:

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
  • 12 ounces boneless lamb shoulder, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, or to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
  • 2 cups water, or to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • ¾ cup green lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • ½ cup vermicelli pasta, broken into ½-inch pieces
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced