Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)
Ingredientsfor 2
550
Cal
40g
Protein
70g
Carbs
20g
Fat
- 11 cup Freekeh
- 212 ounces Lamb
- 31 finely chopped Onion
- 41 tsp Black Pepper
- 51 tsp Paprika
- 61 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 7To taste Salt
- 83 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 91 bunch Cilantro
- 101 bunch Mint
- 111 Celery
- 1214 oz jar Chickpeas
- 134 cups Water
- 141 Diced Zucchini
- 151 Diced Carrots
- 161 tablespoon Tomato Puree
- 173 Medium Tomato
- 181 Diced Potatoes
Instructions
- 1
Place freekeh in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
Add potato to soup and just enough water to cover. Simmer until potato is soft, about 10 minutes.
- 5
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.