Shorba Soup

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

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

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

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.