Meatless Harira a Moroccan Soup

Ingredients

• onion
• parsley
• celery & leaves
• chickpeas
• black pepper
• garam masala
• ginger
• turmeric
• butter
• cinnamon
• dried brown lentils
• coriander leaves
• crushed tomatoes
• semolina
• water
• bouillon cube
• salt
• lemon wedge

Preparation

1. 1in a large soup pot , saute the onion , parsley , celery , pepper and turmeric in the butter for a few minutes , then add the cinnamon and other spices
2. 2saute on very low heat for about 15 minutes or less , until the onions are soft and the spices are well-distributed
3. 3wash the lentils
4. 4puree the coriander leaves in a blender with a little water , or pound with a mortar and pestle
5. 5add both to the pot , along with the crushed tomatoes
6. 6cook for 15 minutes over low heat , and then add 1 1 / 2 quarts of water
7. 7add the soup cube
8. 8cook on low / medium heat until the lentils are soft
9. 9a few minutes before serving , add salt to the soup
10. 10add the flour and water mixture
11. 11mix well to prevent lumps from forming
12. 12serve with lemon wedges on the side , to be squeezed over the soup