Harira - Moroccan Legume and Spiced Lentil Soup – Eden Eats

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 3 celery stocks, finely chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 heaping tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped (I use a microplane grater for this)
• pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons harissa paste- can substitute with 2 teaspoons chili flakes- plus more or garnish
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1-28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup french lentils
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 10 cups water
• 1 lemon, juiced- plus lemon slices for garnish
• fresh cilantro or fresh parsley for garnish
• salt and pepper to taste