Name: Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Freekeh - 1 cup; Lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes - ¾ pound; Onion, grated - 1; Ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon; Paprika - 1 teaspoon; Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon; Salt to taste - 1 teaspoon; Fresh cilantro, finely chopped, divided - 1 bunch; Fresh mint, finely chopped, divided - 1 bunch; Celery - 1 stalk; Vegetable oil - 3 tablespoons; Chickpeas, drained - ½ (14 ounce) can; Water, or as needed - 4 cups; Zucchini, diced - 1; Carrot, diced - 1; Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon; Ripe tomatoes - 3 medium; Potato, diced - 1

Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)

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Ingredients for - Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)

1. Freekeh - 1 cup

2. Lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes - ¾ pound

3. Onion, grated - 1

4. Ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon

5. Paprika - 1 teaspoon

6. Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon

7. Salt to taste - 1 teaspoon

8. Fresh cilantro, finely chopped, divided - 1 bunch

9. Fresh mint, finely chopped, divided - 1 bunch

10. Celery - 1 stalk

11. Vegetable oil - 3 tablespoons

12. Chickpeas, drained - ½ (14 ounce) can

13. Water, or as needed - 4 cups

14. Zucchini, diced - 1

15. Carrot, diced - 1

16. Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon

17. Ripe tomatoes - 3 medium

18. Potato, diced - 1

How to cook deliciously - Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)

1. Stage

Place freekeh in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside.

2. Stage

Combine lamb, onion, pepper, paprika, cinnamon, and salt in a pot. Add 1/2 of the cilantro, 1/2 of the mint, celery stalk, and oil; mix well. 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. Stage

Set a steamer over the pot and 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. Stage

Add potato to soup and just enough water to cover. Simmer until potato is soft, about 10 minutes.

5. Stage

Drain freekeh and add to soup. Simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. Remove celery stalk. Sprinkle soup with remaining cilantro and mint before serving.