That gorgeous constant tapping on the windows has not stopped today, there is a trail of paw prints from the back door to the heater, and one very sleepy pup in front of the heater (and me!). Something is boiling and sizzling away in the kitchen, and one very proud looking man with an enormous grin has just poked his head through the doorway to announce that he has made dinner - Moroccan Lamb and Chickpea Soup! Bless his cotton socks! ♥
You will need:
500g diced lamb
1 small sweet potato
1 400g can of chicpeas
2x 400g cans of diced tomatoes
1 red capsicum
1 large onion
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
1Litre vegetable stock
Salt & pepper, paprika, cumin,
cayenne pepper, handful of parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
(I just LOVE all the gorgeous Moroccan spices - cannot wait to visit there one day!)
First, brown lamb in oil in a large saucepan on high heat on the stovetop. Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and spices (to taste) until onions soften.
Add cubed vegetables, chicpeas and stock and bring to the boil.
Turn heat down, add one can of tomatoes, paste and chopped parsley.
Turn the heat RIGHT down, and leave to simmer for 1-3 hours (the longer the better).
Add water if necessary, and continue to simmer on very low heat.
Add the other can of tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with some crusty bread or serve on a bed of cous cous.
Tip: I love kalamata olives - and I think they'd go beautifully with this dish - could always pop a couple in just before serving - but I've got none as I already ate them all!
So easy, I'm lucky to have a man that cooks, sometimes... but this one's a winner! ♥
Happy cooking/eating lovelies.
Miss Kit ♥
