Shorba Soup

Name: Shorba Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Algerian Coastal & Tellian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb chicken; 1 yellow onion; 0.5 zucchini; 0.5 small potato; 0.5 celery rib; 1 carrot; 0.25 cup canned chick-peas; 2 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp paprika; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp olive oil; 8 cup water; 0.5 cup orzo pasta; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 tsp chopped of fresh mint; lemon slice

Gently simmered chicken, zucchini and potato, warmed with cinnamon and paprika, an Algerian soup. Serve with lemon slices.

1 hr · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Put chicken, onion, zucchini, potato, celery, carrot, salt, pepper, cinnamon, paprika, tomato paste, oil, chick-peas and 1/2 cup of water in a large pot.
2
Cover and saute over low heat for 20 minutes. Add the rest of the water, bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
3
Add pasta and chickpeas (if using canned). Cook for 10 minutes. Add parsley and mint. Serve with lemon slices.
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