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

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

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  • 50 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 cup freekeh
    • 🧅 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
    • 💧 4 cups water, or as needed
    • 1 zucchini, diced
    • 🥕 1 carrot, diced
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 🍅 3 medium ripe tomatoes
    • 🥔 1 potato, diced

STEPS

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.

3

Stir in chickpeas; pour in just enough water to cover, and return to a simmer. Stir in zucchini, carrot, and tomato paste.

4

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.

5

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

6

Drain freekeh and add to soup. Simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. Remove celery stalk and discard.

7

Sprinkle soup with remaining 1/2 cilantro and remaining 1/2 mint before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

277

Calories

  • 13
    Protein
  • 34
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf during the simmering process and remove before serving.This soup pairs well with fresh bread or briks for a complete meal.To save time, use canned tomatoes instead of steaming whole fresh tomatoes.If making in advance, store without adding freekeh and reheat before adding it to prevent overcooking.