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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Soup is traditionaly the first course in an Algerian meal. It's specially good with some lemon juice. 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 parsley |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint |
lemon slice |
Directions:
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.
3. Add the rest of the water, bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
4. Add pasta and chickpeas (if using canned). Cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add parsley and mint.
6. Serve with lemon slices.
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