Moroccan Harira

Method

1. 1
   • olive oil3 tbsp

   Brown the beef — Heat the olive oil in a large pot and brown the beef for 7 minutes.

   ⏱7 min
2. 2
   • onion2
   • celery stalk3
   • garlic4
   • ground cumin2 tsp
   • ground coriander1 tsp
   • ground cinnamon1 tsp
   • ground turmeric1 tsp

   Cook onions and spices — Add the onions and celery and cook for 7 minutes, then stir in the garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric and cook for 1 minute more.

   ⏱7 min
3. 3
   • tomato paste2 tbsp
   • canned tomatoes800 g
   • beef stock1½ l
   • chickpeas400 g

   Simmer with chickpeas — Stir in the tomato paste, canned tomatoes, beef stock, and chickpeas, season, and simmer for 40 minutes until the beef is tender.

   ⏱40 min
4. 4
   • red lentils100 g

   Thicken with red lentils — Add the red lentils and simmer for a further 15 minutes until the lentils are soft and the soup has thickened.

   ⏱15 min
5. 5
   • fresh cilantro3 tbsp
   • lemon1

   Finish with cilantro and lemon — Stir through the cilantro and serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over.