Moroccan Harira with Beef, Lentils, and Chickpeas
A thick Moroccan tomato soup with beef, lentils, chickpeas, herbs, spices, and fine noodles.
Harira has variations, including versions with or without meat and different combinations of legumes. This version brings beef, lentils, and chickpeas together in a tomato soup seasoned with ginger, cinnamon, parsley, and cilantro, and thickened with flour and water.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the ingredients
Cut the beef into small cubes. Finely chop the onion, celery with its leaves, parsley, and cilantro; keep them ready for their respective stages.
Ready to continue when: The meat is cut into small cubes and the vegetables and herbs are finely chopped.
- 02
Brown the beef
Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and salt, and brown for about 2 minutes, turning the meat so its sides take on color.
Ready to continue when: The surfaces of the beef cubes are browned.
2 min - 03
Soften the onion
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Ready to continue when: The onion is soft and beginning to look translucent.
5 min - 04
Cook the tomatoes
Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir and cook for 10 minutes so they combine with the beef and onion.
Ready to continue when: The tomatoes and paste form an even mixture in the pot.
10 min - 05
Add the herbs and spices
Add the celery, parsley, cilantro, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The herbs and spices are distributed through the mixture and their aroma is noticeable.
5 min - 06
Simmer the soup
Pour in the chicken stock and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 35 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The soup has simmered gently for 35 minutes and the beef is tender.
35 min - 07
Add the legumes
Add the cooked lentils and chickpeas, stir, and cook for 5 more minutes.
Ready to continue when: The lentils and chickpeas are hot and distributed through the soup.
5 min - 08
Thicken with flour
Mix the wheat flour with the cold water until smooth. Gradually pour it into the pot while stirring, then cook for 10 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The soup is thicker and no flour lumps are visible.
10 min - 09
Cook the noodles
Add the fine noodles and cook them for the time stated on the package; for this recipe, the reference is about 3 minutes. Serve when tender.
Ready to continue when: The noodles are tender according to the package directions and the soup is ready to serve.
3 min
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