The Shorba Freekeh Of Algeria Recipe

Name: The Shorba Freekeh Of Algeria
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, cut into chunks; 2 onions, cut into chunks; 1 serrano pepper, cut into chunks; 1 Anaheim pepper, cut into chunks; 1/2 zucchini, cut into chunks; 3 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3/4 pound ground beef; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 1/2 quarts water; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup finely ground freekeh; 2 cups green peas; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped; 1 lemon, cut into wedges, or more to taste

Servings: persons

2 large tomatoes, cut into chunks
2 onions, cut into chunks
1 serrano pepper, cut into chunks
1 Anaheim pepper, cut into chunks
1/2 zucchini, cut into chunks
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons salt
2 cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 1/2 quarts water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup finely ground freekeh
2 cups green peas
2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges, or more to taste

1
Blend tomatoes, onions, serrano pepper, anaheim pepper, zucchini, and garlic together in a blender until vegetables are completely pureed.
2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook lamb and beef with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally, until lamb is cooked through and browned on all sides, about 25 minutes.
3
Stir vegetable puree, vegetable bouillon, cumin, black pepper, paprika, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper into lamb mixture. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors begin to blend, about 35 minutes.
4
Pour water and tomato paste into lamb mixture. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until lamb starts to tenderize, about 1 1/2 hours. Add freekeh; simmer until freekeh is incorporated into the soup, about 30 minutes.
5
Stir peas and butter into soup. Remove pot from heat and stir cilantro into soup. Ladle soup into bowls and squeeze lemon juice into bowls.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large tomatoes, cut into chunks, 2 onions, cut into chunks, 1 serrano pepper, cut into chunks, 1 Anaheim pepper, cut into chunks, and more.

Yes, The Shorba Freekeh Of Algeria falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Shorba Freekeh Of Algeria

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