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

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Brief

Prep 35 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

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

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

Chicken and Chinese Noodles Casserole

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Combine lamb onion pepper paprika cinnamon and salt in a pot. Add oil 1/2 of the cilantro 1/2 of the mint and celery and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and cover with a little water. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add tomato paste zucchini and carrot and mix well.

Step 3

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 the soup. Discard leftover tomato peels. Add potato and enough water to cover. Simmer until potato is soft about 10 minutes.

Step 4

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

Nutritional Information

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

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 277

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13g 26%

Carbohydrates: 33.5g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 6.9g 28%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 11.1g 17%

Saturated Fat: 2.7g 14%

Cholesterol: 24.1mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 2464.3IU 49%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 23.6mg 39%

Folate: 55.9mcg 14%

Calcium: 56mg 6%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 34.2mg 12%

Potassium: 522.4mg 15%

Sodium: 148.3mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 99.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.