Harira. Famous Moroccan soup. Харира.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often cheaper and provide similar texture.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Dried beans are a cost-effective protein alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while maintaining cooking properties.

Heat olive oil in a large pot until hot.

Add 500 grams of chopped beef and a pinch of salt; brown the meat for about 10 minutes until golden brown.

Add 1 medium chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until golden.

Stir in 1.5 teaspoons of tomato paste and cook for a few minutes until the flavor intensifies.

Add 2 finely chopped celery sticks, a pinch of parsley, and a pinch of coriander; mix well.

Add soaked green lentils and fill the pot with hot boiled water (about 2 liters).

Bring to a boil and cook for 40-45 minutes until lentils are tender.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and adjust to taste.

Stir in 450 grams of canned chickpeas and vermicelli; cook for a few minutes.

Mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with water and slowly add it to the soup while stirring to thicken.

After 10-15 minutes, beat 1 egg and slowly add it to the soup while stirring continuously.

Add the remaining chopped parsley and coriander; stir well and cook for another 5 minutes until ready.

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