Seasoning the dish with dried mint is a must; its citrusy notes balance the harissa, a smoky North African pepper paste that brings both chili heat and complex spicing to the soup. In this recipe ...

Try this recipe for harissa-spiced beef and pasta soup. Connie Miller/AP Share On any given evening during the month of Ramadan (through March 29), a soup similar to this graces many Libyan tables.

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for harissa-spiced beef and pasta soup. (Milk Street via AP) In a large Dutch oven over medium-high, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the beef ...