Moroccan Harira Soup - Amazing Pasta, Lentil, Chickpea Soup! - Food Wishes

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.

Brown cubed lamb shoulder in olive oil over medium high heat until tender.

Add diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in spices: smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, ground ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, and minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Add tomato paste and sauté for about a minute.

Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan and add crushed tomato and diced celery; stir.

Bring to a boil and adjust thickness with water if desired.

Add drained chickpeas and green lentils; stir and add another pinch of salt.

Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add a flour slurry made from cold water and flour to thicken the soup; stir in half of the chopped herbs.

Simmer for another 20 minutes until meat and lentils are tender.

Stir in vermicelli noodles and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.

Check seasoning and adjust with salt or cayenne if needed; add remaining herbs and lemon juice before serving.

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