Moroccan Harira Soup

1: Heat a large 6 quart pot at high heat. Add oil and brown marrow on both sides. Remove and set aside.

2: Lower heat to medium. Add onion, celery, carrot to the pot and sauté until onion is translucent, a few minutes.

3: Add garlic, chickpeas and tomato. Sauté for a few minutes until vegetables start to soften.

4: Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, lemon, broth, and 1 L water. Return marrow bones to the pot. Bring everything to a boil then lower heat to a simmer.

5: Add all spices and cilantro. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Add lentils. Add remaining water.

6: Thicken the soup using the flour and water mixture. Use as much or as little as needed.

7: Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour.

8: Add vermicelli/orzo and cover the pot for another 15 minutes.

9: Turn off the heat and dig in. Enjoy!