Harira with Ground Lamb

Ingredients

• ¾ lb ground lamb
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 3 tsp total cumin, cinnamon, and ginger (1 tsp each)
• ½ whole lemon, halved

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add onion, cook 2 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add ground lamb, breaking up with a spoon as it browns, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in cumin, cinnamon, and ginger. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes (with their liquid), chickpeas, and broth. Bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Simmer 8–10 minutes until flavors meld and soup thickens slightly.

6. 6

   Squeeze lemon over the pot. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot (3–4 quart)
• wooden spoon
• can opener

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