Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes

Unbelievably Delicious Algerian Lamb Soup with Tomato and Freekeh!

Chorba frik is a soup frequently prepared during the month of Ramadan. It is usually accompanied by briks or böreks.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1cupfreekeh

  • ¾poundlamb meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1onion, grated

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1teaspoonpaprika

  • 1teaspoonground cinnamon

  • salt to taste

  • 1bunchfresh cilantro, finely chopped, divided

  • 1bunchfresh mint, finely chopped, divided

  • 1stalkcelery

  • 3tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • ½(14 ounce) canchickpeas, drained

  • 4cupswater, or as needed

  • 1zucchini, diced

  • 1carrot, diced

  • 1tablespoontomato paste

  • 3mediumripe tomatoes

  • 1potato, diced

Cooking Directions

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

  2. Combine lamb, onion, pepper, paprika, cinnamon, and salt in a pot. Add 1/2 of the cilantro, 1/2 of the mint, celery stalk, and oil; mix well. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, pour in just enough water to cover, and return to a simmer. Stir in zucchini, carrot, and tomato paste.

  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 soup. Remove the steamer and discard leftover tomato peels.

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

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

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
11g 		14%
Saturated Fat
3g 		14%
Cholesterol
24mg 		8%
Sodium
148mg 		6%
Total Carbohydrate
34g 		12%
Dietary Fiber
7g 		25%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
13g
Vitamin C
24mg 		118%
Calcium
56mg 		4%
Iron
2mg 		11%
Potassium
522mg 		11%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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