Moroccan Harira

Ingredients

• lamb
• turmeric
• black pepper
• cinnamon
• ginger
• butter
• celery & tops
• onions
• fresh parsley
• fresh cilantro
• canned tomatoes
• salt
• lentils
• chickpeas
• noodles
• eggs
• lemon, juice of

Preparation

1. 1put the lamb , spices , butter , celery , onion , and parsley / cilantro in a large soup pot and stir over a low heat for 5 minutes
2. 2add the tomato pieces , and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes
3. 3salt lightly
4. 4add the juice from the tomatoes , 7 cups of water , and the lentils
5. 5bring to a boil , then reduce heat , partially cover , and simmer for 2 hours
6. 6when ready to serve , add the chickpeas and noodles and cook for 5 minutes
7. 7beat the 2 eggs with the juice of 1 / 2 lemon
8. 8then , with the soup at a steady simmer , stir the lemony eggs into the stock with a long wooden spoon
9. 9continue stirring slowly , to create long egg strands and to thicken the soup
10. 10season to taste
11. 11ladle into bowls and dust with cinnamon
12. 12serve hot immediately