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Harira
Moroccan Harira is quite possibly the best soup in the world and another of Shelley's fall favorite recipes. Make double and freeze half for another day .

Serves 6

Ingredients

Qty	Unit	Ingredient

2	Can	Chick peas - 16 oz
1	Can	Tomato puree - 28 oz
1	ea	Onion, finely chopped
1	ea	Rib of celery, diced (including leaves)
3	Tb	Butter - unsalted
1	Tsp	Turmeric
1	Tsp	Black pepper
1/2	Tsp	Cinnamon
2/3	C	Cilantro, chopped
1	Qt	Vegetable broth
1	Can	Lentils - 16 oz
1	pkg	Whole wheat couscous
1/2	C	Parsley, chopped
		Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

Cook onion and celery in butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add turmeric, pepper, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.

Stir in tomato purée, 1/3 cup cilantro, chickpeas, vegetable broth, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.

Stir in parsley , remaining 1/3 cup cilantro, and salt to taste.