Djemma el Fna Harira Soup

Name: Djemma el Fna Harira Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 1 onion; 5 stalks celery; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ras el hanout spice mix; 1 tsp cumin; 2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 pinch saffron; 1 pinch cinnamon; 1 pinch ginger powder; 1 tbsp salt; 1 can crushed tomatoes (15 ounce); 1 cup lentils; 8 cup water; 1 can chickpeas (15 ounce); 0.667 cup vermicelli; 0.5 cup fresh parsley; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro; fresh lemon juice

Lentils, chickpeas and celery cooked in a pan and spiced with cumin and turmeric for a Moroccan soup.

30 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Saute onions, celery, and garlic in olive oil on medium heat until soft. Add all spices (except salt) and saute another few minutes.
2
Add lentils and saute another few minutes. Add liquid and tomatoes. When lentils are tender, add salt, can of chickpeas, and minced herbs (you can reserve some of the herbs to top the bowls when serving if you like).
3
Adjust seasonings to taste. Add pasta and cook until done. Add lemon juice and serve.