Chickpea Harira

Name: Chickpea Harira
Yield: serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpeas; 8 cups water; 3 tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves; 1 onion, finely diced; 6 whole cloves; 1-inch piece cinnamon stick; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt to taste; 1/2 cup Greek-style yogurt

December 9, 2011

During the month long observance of Ramadan, devout Muslims are asked to go without eating anything substantial from sunup to sundown. Harira is a soup that is traditionally served to break the fast after sundown in Morocco. Although harira is most often prepared with lamb or chicken, a mighty savory version can also be prepared without meat.

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