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

By salima1962 • Soup • Cuisine?
5.00 Prep: 35m Cook: 50m
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
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025