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Moroccan Harira Soup

this thick soup is a wonderful comfort food. it's easy to make, delicious and healthy! i know the spices sound strange, but the end result is an excellent savory soup. good enough for company!

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Ingredients

  • lentils
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • fresh parsley
  • cilantro
  • ground ginger
  • cinnamon
  • diced tomatoes
  • vegetable broth
  • chickpeas
  • orzo pasta
  • flour
  • lemon juice
  • tomato paste

Preparation

  1. 1cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes
  2. 2drain
  3. 3heat oil in large pot over medium heat
  4. 4add onion , parsley , cilantro , ginger , and cinnamon
  5. 5saute 5 minutes or until onion is soft
  6. 6stir in tomatoes and saute 5 minutes more
  7. 7stir in broth , chickpeas , lentils , reserved tomato liquid , and 3 cups water
  8. 8season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil
  9. 9reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender , stirring occassionally
  10. 10in separate bowl , whisk flour with 1 cup water
  11. 11whisk in cilantro , lemon juice and tomato paste
  12. 12add mixture to soup
  13. 13add orzo to soup
  14. 14cook for 5 minutes or until orzo is soft