Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)

Step 1
Place freekeh in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside.

Step 2
Combine lamb, onion, pepper, paprika, cinnamon, and salt in a pot. Add 1/2 of the cilantro, 1/2 of the mint, celery stalk, and oil; mix well. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, pour in just enough water to cover, and return to a simmer. Stir in zucchini, carrot, and tomato paste.

Step 3
Set a steamer over the pot and add tomatoes. Cover and steam tomatoes until soft, about 5 minutes. Crush tomatoes using a wooden spoon, so pulp drips into soup. Remove the steamer and discard leftover tomato peels.

Step 4
Add potato to soup and just enough water to cover. Simmer until potato is soft, about 10 minutes.

Step 5
Drain freekeh and add to soup. Simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. Remove celery stalk. Sprinkle soup with remaining cilantro and mint before serving.