Harira II

Ingredients

 * 6 onions
 * 4-6 potatoes
 * 1 can chick peas
 * 3 big lemons
 * 1 tsp turmeric
 * 1/4 tsp. Cayenne
 * lots of garlic
 * 1 large eggplant, chopped and salted
 * 4-6 tomatoes
 * 2-3 carrots
 * 1 large eggplant
 * 6 or so cups water
 * 2 tsp. ground coriander seeds
 * 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
 * salt and pepper
 * 1/2 to 1 cup curly vermicelli (optional but traditional)

Directions

 * 1) Prepare your chickpeas in advance by soaking in lemon juice.
 * 2) You can add all the leftover juice to the soup.
 * 3) Sauté the onions, spices, and garlic in oil.
 * 4) Use enough water to cover all your ingredients.
 * 5) If you add ingredients as the soup is cooking, do the potatoes first, because they seem to take the longest.
 * 6) Simmer everything until done, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if available.
 * 7) Serves 5-6 people.