Djemma El Fna Harira Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 5 stalks celery, sliced
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 pinch saffron
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 1 pinch ginger powder
• 1-2 tablespoon salt, to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup lentils
• 8-10 cups water or broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
• 2/3 cup vermicelli or angel hair pasta, broken into small pieces
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
• fresh lemon juice, from one lemon

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onions, celery, and garlic in olive oil on medium heat until soft.

2. 2

   Add all spices (except salt) and saute another few minutes.

3. 3

   Add lentils and saute another few minutes.

4. 4

   Add liquid and tomatoes.

5. 5

   When lentils are tender, add salt, can of chickpeas, and minced herbs (you can reserve some of the herbs to top the bowls when serving if you like).

6. 6

   Adjust seasonings to taste.

7. 7

   Add pasta and cook until done.

8. 8

   Add lemon juice and serve.