Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)
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Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)Ingredients
1 cup Freekeh
12 ounces Lamb
1 finely chopped Onion
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
To taste Salt
3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 bunch Cilantro
1 bunch Mint
1 Celery
14 oz jar Chickpeas
4 cups Water
1 Diced Zucchini
1 Diced Carrots
1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
3 Medium Tomato
1 Diced Potatoes
Instructions
1- Place freekeh in a small bowl and cover with cold water.
2- Set aside.
3- Combine lamb, onion, black pepper, paprika, cinnamon, and salt in a pot.
4- Stir in oil, 1/2 the cilantro, 1/2 the mint, and celery stalk until combined.
5- Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
6- Stir in chickpeas; pour in just enough water to cover, and return to a simmer.
7- Stir in zucchini, carrot, and tomato paste.
8- Set a steamer over the pot; add tomatoes.
9- Cover and steam tomatoes until soft, about 5 minutes.
10- Crush tomatoes using a wooden spoon, so pulp drips into soup.
11- Remove the steamer and discard leftover tomato peels.
12- Add potato to soup and just enough water to cover.
13- Simmer until potato is soft, about 10 minutes.
14- Drain freekeh and add to soup.
15- Simmer until soft, about 15 minutes.
16- Remove celery stalk and discard.
17- Sprinkle soup with remaining 1/2 cilantro and remaining 1/2 mint before serving.