Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)
LambAlgerian
Ingredients
- freekeh
- lamb
- onion
- black pepper
- paprika
- ground cinnamon
- salt
- vegetable oil
- cilantro
- mint
- celery
- chickpeas
- water
- zucchini
- carrots
- tomato puree
- tomato
- potatoes
Steps
- Place freekeh in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside.
- Combine lamb, onion, black pepper, paprika, cinnamon, and salt in a pot. Stir in oil, 1/2 the cilantro, 1/2 the mint, and celery stalk until combined. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in chickpeas; pour in just enough water to cover, and return to a simmer. Stir in zucchini, carrot, and tomato paste.
- Set a steamer over the pot; add tomatoes. Cover and steam tomatoes until soft, about 5 minutes. Crush tomatoes using a wooden spoon, so pulp drips into soup. Remove the steamer and discard leftover tomato peels.
- Add potato to soup and just enough water to cover. Simmer until potato is soft, about 10 minutes.
- Drain freekeh and add to soup. Simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. Remove celery stalk and discard. Sprinkle soup with remaining 1/2 cilantro and remaining 1/2 mint before serving.
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