Harira Soup With Hummus Pitas
[Vegan]

To Make the Soup:

1. Heat the oil in a pot over a medium heat and add in the onion and celery. Fry for 5 minutes or so until the onion begins to brown. Add in the garlic and fry for a further minute.
2. Stir in the dried spices, then add in the chopped tomatoes and deglaze the pan. Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer.
3. Add in the lemon juice, dried lentils and rice. Cover the pot and allow to simmer for 25 minutes, stirring every so often so the lentils don’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
4. When the lentils begin to get tender, add in the chickpeas, fresh coriander, and parsley and cook for a further 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To Make the Hummus:

1. Place the chickpeas in a food processor along with the garlic and blend.
2. Add in the olive oil, cumin, tablespoon of water, tahini and lemon juice and continue to blend until smooth.
3. Season with salt and pepper and adjust lemon to taste. If it still needs to be thinned, add a little more water.