HARIRA - MOROCCAN LAMB STEW

Harira - Moroccan Lamb Stew image

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories Stew

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb cubed lamb
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
7 cups water
3/4 cup green lentil
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
4 ounces vermicelli
2 eggs, beaten
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

Place the lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, margarine, celery, onion, and cilantro into a large soup pot over a low heat.
Stir frequently for 5 minutes.
Pour tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
Let soup simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and noodles into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until noodles are al dente).
Stir in lemon and eggs, let eggs cook 1 minute.