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Lamb and Bulgur Soup (Shorba Freek)

By: Maryam  
"This tasty soup begins with lamb shoulder, cinnamon, onions, garlic and chickpeas. Finished with tomatoes, bulgur and some fresh parsley and mint. Wonderful on cool nights!!"

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 pound lamb shoulder with bones, cut into pieces
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
  • 1/4 cup bulgur (cracked wheat), uncooked
  • 7 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mint

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb, onion, garlic, and cinnamon. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook stirring frequently, until meat is browned and onions are almost tender. Pour in water and garbanzo beans, and bring to a boil.
  2. Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes to an hour, skimming the scum from the top occasionally. Meanwhile, pour the tomatoes into a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
  3. When the meat is tender, remove the pieces with a slotted spoon. Remove the fat and bones from the meat, and return it to the pot. Discard the fat and bones. Remove cinnamon sticks. Add the tomato puree and bulgur wheat. Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the bulgur is puffed and tender.
  4. Transfer to a soup tureen, and garnish with parsley and mint before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 194 | Total Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 29mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by DeAnnaNJ 
My husband is from tunisia and I made this on the first night of ramadan. Delicious! It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2007 by Jennifer 
My husband, guest and I loved it. I changed some things, though. I used boneless lamb cubes,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by kenda 
Meh. . .It was okay. The bone is CRUCIAL to the flavoring. An interesting soup. I could see... MORE

 
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