One Pot Moroccan Harira Soup

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 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot.

Chop 2 large onions in a food processor and add them to the pot; sauté until softened.

Add 300 g of chicken to the pot and brown it with the onions.

Add spices: ginger, cumin, turmeric, salt, and freshly ground black pepper; cook for a few minutes.

Pour in 800 ml of vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

Add 300 g of coral lentils and stir; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare a salsa by blending 2 sticks of celery, 5 cherry tomatoes, parsley, cilantro, and 2 teaspoons of tomato concentrate.

After 20 minutes, add chickpeas to the soup and stir; simmer for another 20 minutes.

Break up and add vermicelli noodles to the soup; cook for about 10 minutes until soft.

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