Classic Moroccan Harira By The Spruce Eats

• 1/2 lb meat (lamb, beef or chicken; uncooked, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cup water
• 3 tbsp dried lentils
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• Optional: several soup bones

For the Stock:

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1-2 stalk celery
• 1 large onion
• 1 handful of dried chickpeas
• 6 large tomatoes
• Optional: 1 tablespoon smen
• Optional: 2 to 3 tablespoons rice (uncooked; or uncooked broken vermicelli)