Hearty Moroccan Harira Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
• 1/2 cup green lentils
• 1 lb lamb ( or beef, cut into small pieces (optional))
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt
• pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 2 cups water
• 2 large tomatoes (diced)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1/2 cup vermicelli (or small pasta)