SHORBA SOUP

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Soup is traditionaly the first course in an Algerian meal. It's specially good with some lemon juice.

Provided by Sageca

Categories Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken, cubed
1 yellow onion, grated
1/2 zucchini, grated
1/2 small potato, grated
1/2 celery rib, halved chopped
1 carrot, halved chopped
1/4 cup canned chick-peas
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups water
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or 1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint
lemon slice

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 85, Sodium 950.6, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3, Protein 24.6

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