Harira Soup

Add The Following Ingredients To A Big Pot

400g beef (use fillet or with bones)1 medium onion finely chopped3 large celery stalks (julienned)2 hand fulls freshly chopped coriander1 heaped Tblsp ginger1⁄2 tsp turmeric1 tsp salt (adjust accordingly)1 tsp cinnamon powder1 tsp crushed black pepper1 Tblsp olive oil1⁄2 cup tomato puree (canned)1 liter boiling waterI added in a stalk of lemon grass as well (optional)

Steps

Mix it all together turn on the heat to medium high cover and cook till it comes to a boil then add in 1⁄4 cup rice cook further till the rice and the meat is cooked through then add 1 cup boiled chickpeas and a flour slurry that is:1⁄2 cup water2 Tblsp All purpose flour dissolve ensuring no lumps remain. Add it to the soup mix continuously cover and let it simmer on low heat for a further 3 to 4 minutes. Keep stirring in between to avoid burning at the bottom. Taste and season accordingly lastly add in freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1⁄2 a lemon. (Optional) garnish with more freshly chopped coriander and serve hot.Note: you may add more water later if need be.