Harira Soup Recipe

In a 5 quart or larger pot simmer chicken in broth and water 17-20 minutes, or until chicken is just cooked through, and transfer chicken with a slotted spoon to a cutting board. Add to kettle tomatoes, saffron, onions, chick-peas, rice and lentils and simmer, covered, 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Shred chicken, discarding skin and bones, and stir into soup with salt and pepper to taste. (May be cooled uncovered and chilled covered up to 4 days at this point). Just before serving, stir in coriander and parsley. Yield: about 12 cups.

Source: Gourmet Magazine, March 1994