Harira au poulet

Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup. It’s made with chicken, lentils, chickpeas and a combination of fragrant spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup red lentils
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the cumin and coriander and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
3. Add the broth, chicken, chickpeas and lentils. Bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve warm with crusty bread or over cooked rice.