Flavoursome Moroccan Vegan Harira Soup Recipe From Real Foods Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup or about 100g dry chickpeas OR
• 1 can pre-cooked chickpeas
• 1 cup or about 200g dry brown lentils
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, or 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 small celery stalks, with leaves, chopped
• 1 large bunch parsley, chopped
• 1/2 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
• 1inch (about 2,5 cm) piece fresh ginger root, chopped very finely, or grated
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 can chopped tomatoes OR
• 1 can whole cherry tomatoes
• pinch saffron threads
• 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 cup or about 100g orzo pasta or other pasta of your choice
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth