Food Network: Harira: Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Chicken and Lentils

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Harira: Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Chicken and Lentils
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2005

Ingredients
1/4 pound dried chickpeas
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced celery
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes and their juices
1 1/2 quarts rich chicken stock
1/4 pound dried green lentils
1/2 cup long-grain rice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Cilantro sprigs, for garnishing

Instructions
Pick over the chickpeas, cover with cold water, and
soak overnight at room temperature. Drain chickpeas and rinse well with cold
running water. Drain and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a medium stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken pieces with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add the
chicken in batches, and cook until well browned, about 4 minutes per batch. Remove
the chicken from the pot and set aside. Add the onions and celery and cook until
softened, about 4 minutes. Add the ginger, turmeric, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg
and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Return the chicken to the pan and add
the tomatoes and their juices, stirring well. Stir in the chicken stock, lentils,
and chickpeas and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook at a
gentle simmer for 1 hour.

Add the rice and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and return the soup to a
simmer. Cook covered for 30 minutes. Remove the lid, add the cilantro, parsley,
and lemon juice and cook, uncovered for 5 minutes.

Ladle into warmed soup bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs.