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Harira (Moroccan rice soup)

A hearty, thick lamb soup with rice and beans traditionally made in parts of the Middle East, such as Morocco and Israel.

Ingredients

Servings 6 servings
  • 250 g of nutmeg
  • onion
  • vegetable oil - 2 tbsp.
  • 500 g lamb loin or 800 g ribs
  • salt
  • a pinch of saffron
  • 1 bunch of cilantro and parsley each
  • 1 cup of brown rice
  • 100 g green lentils
  • 600 g tomatoes in their own juice

Cooking

Step 1

Soak chickpeas in water for at least 4 hours. Drain the water, add new water and cook until soft for 1 hour. Peel the onion, cut into small cubes, fry in vegetable oil until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Pour lamb with cold water, bring to a boil, remove foam, salt and cook for 1 hour. Add saffron, onion, chickpeas, rice, lentils and chopped tomatoes along with juice.

Step 3

Before serving, add black pepper and chopped herbs, cover and let it brew for 5-10 minutes.

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