Harira

Ingredients:

1 cup "beef" crumbles
1 teaspoon turmeric
1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes in juice
water
2/3 cup green lentils
1 cup chickpeas
1/2 cup vermicelli
1 egg, beaten
juice of half a lemon

Cook turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and aleppo pepper in butter. Add celery, tomato, and onions. Cook until tender.

Add canned tomatoes, water, and lentils. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Stir in chickpeas, beef crumbles, and vermicelli. Slowly pour in egg then add the lemon juice.

Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.