Name: Authentic Harira Sokria bil Kerfa (Sweet Lentil and Meat Soup with Cinnamon)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed; 1 lb beef or lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil or smen (Moroccan preserved butter); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed (optional); 8 cups water or beef broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 cup fine semolina or flour (for thickening)

Harira Sokria bil Kerfa 🇲🇦 Morocco

Sweet lentil and meat soup with cinnamon

Soup Sweet

Made with

Lentils meat honey cinnamon

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