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Red Moroccan Harira

its red, its good, and you will want more! this recipe is a time saver. it uses chicken, but if you like you can use beef or lamb. i suggest making it double. its that good.

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Ingredients

  • thyme
  • salt
  • paprika
  • cinnamon
  • basil
  • turmeric
  • ginger
  • celery
  • red bell pepper
  • onion
  • carrot
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh cilantro
  • diced tomatoes
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • brown lentils
  • chicken

Preparation

  1. 1mix all spices in a small cup
  2. 2set aside
  3. 3in a food processor , puree all veggies
  4. 4fry garlic and lentils in oil for 2 minutes in a pan
  5. 5add veggie puree to pan
  6. 6saut on med / high heat for 15 minutes
  7. 7stir once in awhile
  8. 8meanwhile , chop meat into 1 / 2 inch cubes
  9. 9in large stew pot: combine 2 c water , chopped meat , tomato sauce , pasta pieces and saut mixture
  10. 10bring to a light boil
  11. 11let it all cook for 30 minutes on low heat
  12. 12stir occasionally
  13. 13add spices , chickpeas and 1 more c water
  14. 14dissolve flour in 2 / 3c water
  15. 15add to stew
  16. 16cook 10 more minutes
  17. 17add milk
  18. 18cook 5 more minutes