Harira

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound cubed lamb meat
  • 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 lentils
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 4 ounces vermicelli pasta
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. Place the lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, butter, 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

894 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.2g 52% DV
Total Fat 36.1g 46% DV
Carbs 143.8g 52% DV
Fiber 41.4g 100% DV
Sugar 11.5g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 578.8mg 25% DV
Potassium 3501mg 74% DV
Cholesterol 74mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 648.5mcg 72% DV
Vitamin C 174mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 896.5mg 69% DV
Iron 39.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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