Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths
Harira Soup
Chef's Menu Description
A hearty, deeply spiced heritage soup slow-simmered with tender cuts of meat or seafood and aromatic spices, served steaming hot.
Ingredients
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 150g lamb, cut into small cubes
- • 1 tsp ground turmeric
- • 1 tsp ground ginger
- • 400g tinned tomatoes, crushed
- • 100g green lentils
- • 120g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- • 1.5 litres chicken stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion and lamb for 5 minutes until the onion softens.
2
Phase 2
Stir in the turmeric and ginger and fry for 1 minute.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and stock, bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 1 hour until the chickpeas are tender.
4
Phase 4
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes more until the soup turns slightly thick and velvety.
5
Phase 5
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with lemon wedges.