Moroccan Harira Soup

Ingredients

• 500g lamb shoulder, cubed
• 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 4 tomatoes, grated
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 50g vermicelli noodles
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Fresh dates for serving