Harira (Moroccan) Recipe

• 1 c. whole dry fava beans (1/2 lb.) Water
• 1 x bay leaf optional
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 x onions chopped
• 2 lb lamb shoulder chops cut 1-in cubes
• 8 x threads Spanish saffron crushed
• 1 tsp grnd turmeric
• 2 tsp grnd ginger
• 3 lb tomatoes peeled and seeded
• 30 x parsley sprigs
• 15 x cilantro sprigs
• 1 c. lentils soaked for 1 hour 1 in cool water and liquid removed
• 1 tsp freshly grnd pepper
• 1 tsp grnd cinnamon Salt
• 1/2 c. crushed vermicelli sub: orzo or possibly acini di pepe Minced cilantro for garnish Lemon wedges for serving

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