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

Learn how to prepare Traditional Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup) Recipe with this simple recipe. Perfect for Lamb and ideal for Algerian lovers....

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15 Min Prep

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15 Min Cook

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6 Servings

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Non-Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Freekeh
  • 12 ounces Lamb
  • 1 finely chopped Onion
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • To taste Salt
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 bunch Cilantro
  • 1 bunch Mint
  • 1 Celery
  • 14 oz jar Chickpeas
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 Diced Zucchini
  • 1 Diced Carrots
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 3 Medium Tomato
  • 1 Diced Potatoes

Instructions

1
Place freekeh in a small dish and put a lid on with cold aqua.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine lamb, bulb greens, black pepper, paprika, cinnamon, and seasoning in a pot.
4
swirl around in cooking oil, 1/2 the cilantro, 1/2 the mint, and celery stalk until combined.
5
low-boil over low scalding up for 15 mins.
6
swirl around in chickpeas; stream in in just enough aqua to put a lid on, and return to a low-boil.
7
swirl around in zucchini, carrot, and tomato paste.
8
Set a steamer over the pot; mix in tomatoes.
9
put a lid on and steam tomatoes until soft, about 5 mins.
10
grind down tomatoes using a wooden spoon, so pulp drips into broth.
11
Remove the steamer and discard leftover tomato peels.
12
mix in potato to broth and just enough aqua to put a lid on.
13
low-boil until potato is soft, about 10 mins.
14
sieve freekeh and mix in to broth.
15
low-boil until soft, about 15 mins.
16
Remove celery stalk and discard.
17
strew broth with remaining 1/2 cilantro and remaining 1/2 mint before serving.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
Algerian
Course
Lamb
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Total Time
30 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

15 mins

Cooking Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins
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