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

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.