Red Moroccan Harira

Dasha's Note:

Its red, its good, and you will want more! This recipe is a time saver. It uses chicken, but if you like you can use beef or lamb. I suggest making it double. Its that good.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

Spices

• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger

Veggies

• 1 stalk celery
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 onion
• 1 carrot
• 1/8 cup fresh parsley
• 1/8 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Other

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or more)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup uncooked brown lentils
• 1/4 lb chicken
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup thin tiny pieces pasta
• 0.5 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (or full)
• 1/8 cup flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 fresh lemon

Directions:

1. Mix all spices in a small cup. Set Aside.
2. In a food processor, puree all veggies.
3. Fry garlic and lentils in oil for 2 minutes in a pan.
4. Add Veggie Puree to pan. Sauté on med/high heat for 15 minutes. Stir once in awhile.
5. Meanwhile, chop meat into 1/2 inch cubes.
6. In Large stew Pot: Combine 2 c water, chopped meat, tomato sauce, pasta pieces and sauté mixture.
7. Bring to a light boil. Let it all cook for 30 minutes on low heat. Stir occasionally.
8. Add spices, chickpeas and 1 more c water.
9. Dissolve flour in 2/3c water. Add to stew. Cook 10 more minutes.
10. Add Milk. Cook 5 more minutes.
11. Squeeze in fresh lemon and turn off.
12. ENJOY!

Reviews

[windhorse23]

I had no idea what to expect when I chose this dish. I made only two minor changes: I added some cumin as another reviewer mentioned, and I used a bit of yogurt instead of the milk. It was pretty soupy, but I do feel this recipe deserves five stars. It didn't take the 1 1/2 hours as listed. More like a total of an hour, though I did use pre-cooked chicken breast. Thanks Dasha.

[italiansoxgirl25]

This is a wonderful recipe. My husband is Moroccan and loved it! I did double the recipe and I'm glad I did. The only thing I added to the spices was Cumin. I also substituted the water and used chicken broth instead. This recipe will stay in my " to keep" folder and will make it often. Thanks!

[MsPia]

Incredibly delicious! I followed the recipe to a T. The flavors slowly develop as you are eating it. First spoonful is "goood", second..hmmm....really good, third WOW; by the end of the first bowl you are screaming. Thank you Dasha for such a great recipe. Adopted for PAC Fall 07