Harira Soup Recipe (North African Lentil and Chickpea Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 lb cubed lamb
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 1 large can (29 oz) diced tomatoes
• 7 cups water
• 3/4 cup green lentils
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
• 4 oz vermicelli pasta
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 lemon, juiced