Name: Traditional Algerian Harira
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Algeria
Ingredients: 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed; 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight (or 1 can, drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup fine vermicelli noodles (or broken spaghetti); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; Pinch of saffron threads (optional); 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth (or water); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt to taste; 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)

Harira Algeria

Lentil and chickpea soup with tomatoes and herbs, often for Ramadan.

Algeria soup

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