HARIRA RAMADAM: SOUP OF FAVA BEANS AND LENTILS

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Harira Ramadam: Soup of Fava Beans and Lentils image

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 quart water
1 cup chickpeas
2 onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground tumeric
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 pound beef, preferably diced fillet
1/4 bunch cilantro
1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley
1/4 bunch chopped lovage, optional
10 vine tomatoes, peeled and seeded, grated or chopped finely
1/2 cup rice or crushed vermicelli
1 cup water flour mixture (1 tablespoon flour dissolved in 1 cup water)
1 cup fava beans, soaked and drained
1 cup lentils (optional)
Salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the following into a deep saucepan and cover with water; chickpeas, chopped onion, spices, meat. Bring to the boil and simmer until the chickpeas are tender.
  • Chop the cilantro and flat leaf parsley, and lovage, if using, and grind in pestle and mortar to release the flavors.
  • Then, add the herbs, pulped tomatoes, and rice. After about 5 minutes add the water flour mixture, this helps the soup thicken and lighten in color. Finally add the fava beans, and lentils, if adding. Simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and serve with bread and sweet dates.

Kuma Sound
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This soup was very disappointing. The fava beans and lentils were undercooked, and the broth was bland. I also didn't like the addition of the tomatoes, which I thought overpowered the other flavors. Overall, this is not a soup that I would recommend


Imran Ishaq
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This Harira soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I loved the combination of flavors and the texture of the fava beans and lentils. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less cayenne pepper next time.


Mohammed Dramani
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used canned fava beans and lentils to save time, and it still turned out great. I also added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to make it even more hearty. Overall, this is a great soup that I


behailu zewdu
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This Harira soup was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the fava beans and lentils were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the tomatoes and spices, which gave the soup a really nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making


Cherie Mitchell
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Harira is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of fava beans and lentils creates a thick and flavorful broth, while the vegetables add a nice sweetness and crunch. I especially enjoyed the addition of the