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

Preparar

1. 🥄Place freekeh in a small bowl and cover with cold water.
2. 🔥Set aside.
3. 🧂Combine lamb, onion, black pepper, paprika, cinnamon, and salt in a pot.
4. 🍳Stir in oil, 1/2 the cilantro, 1/2 the mint, and celery stalk until combined.

Cocinar

1. 🔥Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
2. 🧂Stir in chickpeas; pour in just enough water to cover, and return to a simmer.

Pasos

1. 🧂Stir in zucchini, carrot, and tomato paste.

Cocinar

1. 🍳Set a steamer over the pot; add tomatoes.
2. 🫇Cover and steam tomatoes until soft, about 5 minutes.

Pasos

1. 🫇Crush tomatoes using a wooden spoon, so pulp drips into soup.

Preparar

1. 🍽️Remove the steamer and discard leftover tomato peels.

Pasos

1. 🌿Add potato to soup and just enough water to cover.

Cocinar

1. ✨Simmer until potato is soft, about 10 minutes.

Pasos

1. 🥄Drain freekeh and add to soup.

Cocinar

1. 🔥Simmer until soft, about 15 minutes.

Pasos

1. 🧂Remove celery stalk and discard.
2. 🍳Sprinkle soup with remaining 1/2 cilantro and remaining 1/2 mint before serving.