Algerian Lentil Soup Chorba Adas Recipes

CHORBA HAMRA BEL FRIK (ALGERIAN LAMB, TOMATO, AND FREEKEH SOUP)

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

This traditional Algerian soup is prepared every day during the month of Ramadan by most families. It is usually accompanied by briks or boreks.

Provided by salima1962

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 148.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

SHORBAT ADAS(MIDDLE EASTERN LENTIL SOUP)

Shorbat Adas(Middle Eastern Lentil Soup) image

This healthy soup is enjoyed throughout the middle east, and although simple in preparation and ingredients, is a very flavorful soup. Adas is considered a main dish mainly because it is so filling, and is usually eaten with pita bread and lemon on the side. I use Ziyad brand red lentils, they are very very small and cook up quickly(see posted picture), so if you cannot find them, and use a bigger red lentil you may need to adjust water and ingredients as well as cook time. You may add veggies such as diced carrots, celery e.t.c, but this is how it is enjoyed traditionally in the Palestinian/Jordanian areas.

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cups water
1 1/2 cups small red lentils
3 Maggi chicken cubes
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 garlic clove (grated)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon turmeric

Steps:

Wash and drain lentils.
In a large pot, combine all ingredients.
Bring to a boil, then let simmer on medium/low for about 35 minutes.
Make sure to stir occasionally to avoid the lentils burn or sticking to the pot.
Serve in with lemon wedges, on side.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 14.1, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 12.2