Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)
Prep Time: 35 min
Cook Time: 50 min
Ingredients
- ✓ 1 cup freekeh
- ✓ water to cover
- ✓ ¾ pound lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- ✓ 1 onion, grated
- ✓ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ✓ 1 teaspoon paprika
- ✓ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ✓ salt to taste
- ✓ 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ✓ 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped, divided
- ✓ 1 bunch fresh mint, finely chopped, divided
- ✓ 1 stalk celery
- ✓ ½ (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
- ✓ 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ✓ 1 zucchini, diced
- ✓ 1 carrot, diced
- ✓ 3 medium ripe tomatoes
- ✓ 1 potato, diced