Take-Out Harira Soup

"In the United States, you'll often find harira, a traditional Moroccan soup, as the opener to a Moroccan meal. In Morocco, harira is typically served during the holy month of Ramadan to break the day of fasting. If we were fasting, this soul-satisfying lentil and chickpea soup would be just what we would want. It's earthy flavor comes from the exotic mix of spices. From the Take-Out Menu Cookbook."
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
15
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large stockpot set over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften, about 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes, cilantro, salt and pepper. Process until smooth.
  • Add the ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and cumin to the onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Add the tomato mixture to the onions and bring to a boil. Add the lentils and 8 cups of water.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Add the chickpeas and raise the heat, bringing the soup to a low boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with lemon wedges.

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