This easy MOROCCAN HARIRA SOUP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS
1?2 cup lentils 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups) 1?2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1?2 cup chopped cilantro 1?2 teaspoon ground ginger 1?2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved 2 cups vegetable broth 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or garbanzo beans) 1?2 cup orzo pasta 2 tablespoons flour 1?4 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon tomato paste (or ketchup)

DIRECTIONS
Cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, parsley, cilantro, ginger, and cinnamon. Saute 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Stir in tomatoes and saute 5 minutes more. Stir in broth, chickpeas, lentils, reserved tomato liquid, and 3 cups water. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occassionally. In separate bowl, whisk flour with 1 cup water. Whisk in cilantro, lemon juice and tomato paste. Add mixture to soup. Add orzo to soup. Cook for 5 minutes or until orzo is soft.


by: Wish I Could Cook
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