Harira recipe at PakiRecipes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 15oz. can chickpeas
• 1 15oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 Tb tomato paste
• 1 Tb salt
• 1/3 cup rice
• 2 Tablespoons flour mixed to paste with 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 large lemon, cut in 6 wedges
• 1/2 lb. lean lamb cut into small pieces (optional)