Chorba Frik (Cracked Wheat and Lamb Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 lb lamb, cut into small pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, grated
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup frik (roasted green wheat), rinsed
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 8 cups water or lamb stock
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1Brown the lamb with onion in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Stir in tomato paste, grated tomatoes, cinnamon, and turmeric, and cook 5 minutes.
3. 3Add water and bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes until the lamb is tender.
4. 4Add frik and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the wheat is tender and the soup has thickened.
5. 5Stir in cilantro, mint, and lemon juice.
6. 6Season with salt and serve hot.

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