Golden Lentil Stew

Ingredients

Serves 6 to 8

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight
  • 8 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought vegetable stock
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped
  • 3 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup yellow lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 5 ounces orzo or vermicelli, broken into pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped, pitted dates
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Description

This Slightly Sweet Moroccan Chickpea And Lentil Stew, Known As Harira, Is Brightened By Spices And Lemon.

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