Vegetarian Moroccan Harira

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 pounds tomatoes, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 20 fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon harissa
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 4 cups water, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• salt and ground black pepper to taste