Harira

Ingredients

• 1 cupred lentils
• 1 canschickpeas
• 800 gcrushed tomatoes
• 3celery stalks
• 1 tbspfresh parsley
• 1 tbspfresh cilantro
• 0.5 tspground cinnamon
• 3 tbsplemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté diced celery in oil until softened. Add tomatoes, lentils, spices, and 6 cups water.

2. 2

   Simmer 25 minutes, then blend partially for a silky texture.

3. 3

   Stir in drained chickpeas and chopped herbs; cook 5 minutes more.

4. 4

   Finish with lemon juice and serve with dates or chebakia pastries.