Loubia - Moroccan Bean Soup – Zamouri Spices

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry canelli beans soaked in water overnight (or use a 15 oz can of beans for half the cooking time)
• 1 TBSP Smen (or Ghee)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 large tomatoes (grated, no skin) or one 15 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 1 TBSP tomato paste
• 1 tsp Harissa Paste
• Small pinch of Saffron (approx. 20 threads)
• 2 tsp of Moroccan Lentil Spice (appropriate for all beans and legume recipes)
• 2 cups of broth (See note below)
• Salt and Pepper to taste