Moroccan Pumpkin Soup Lhamraak Garagh Recipes

MOROCCAN PUMPKIN SOUP (L'HAMRAAK GARAGH)

Steps:

• Cover the chickpeas with water.
• Cover and allow to soak overnight.
• Drain.
• Saute the leeks in the oil over medium heat until soft and translucent,approximately 5-10 minutes.
• Add the broth, pumpkin cubes or puree, chickpeas, honey, spices and salt to the pan.
• Cover and simmer until the chickpeas are tender, about 1 1/4 hours.
• If using the cinnamon stick, discard it.
• If desired, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
• Season to taste.
• Note: Sugar pumpkins are eating pumpkins.
• They are considerably smaller than ornamental carving pumpkins.
• For Vegan option do not use honey. And for Vegetarian do not use Chicken broth.

MOROCCAN-STYLE PUMPKIN (WITH LENTILS)

Steps:

• In a heavy pot with a lid, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium-high heat. When hot, add the lamb; sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes total, stirring as needed. Remove the pieces of lamb to a plate and reduce the heat to medium.
• If the pan is dry, add more oil. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 minutes. Add pumpkin, garlic, turmeric, cinnamon and cumin; cook until pumpkin begins to soften, about 10 minutes.
• Add bay leaves, wine, stock and tomatoes, and return lamb to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for at least 45 minutes on medium-low, partly covered. Stir occasionally; add more stock if needed.
• Add lentils, and bring the mixture back to a boil. Adjust heat a simmer. Continue to cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the liquid is thick, about 30 minutes. (If at any point it threatens to become too thick, add a bit of stock or water.) Taste, and adjust the seasoning. Remove the bay leaves, and garnish with cilantro before serving.