Shorba

[Pure_Algerian]

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cubed
* 1 yellow onion, grated
* 1/2 zucchini, grated
* 1/2 small potato, grated
* 1/2 rib celery with libs, halved
* 1 carrot, halved
* 1/4 cup dried chick-peas, soaked overnight in water and * drained OR canned chick-peas
* 2 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. black pepper
* 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
* 1 tbsp. paprika
* 2 tbsp. tomato paste
* 1 tbsp. olive oil
* 8 cups of water
* 1/2 cup orzo or another soup pasta
* 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
* 1 tsp. chopped fresh mint leaves
* lemon slices

Instructions

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

Ramadhan Karim