Harira (Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup) — Jewish Food Society

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh turmeric, minced, or ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ras el hanout (spice blend)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dry chilli flakes
• 1 cup brown lentils, soaked for 6 hours
• 4 large tomatoes, roughly chopped or grated
• 3 cups egg noodles
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
• Juice of half a lemon
• ¼ bunch parsley, roughly chopped
• ¼ bunch cilantro, roughly chopped