Chorba Frik (Green Wheat & Meat Soup)

Steps

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1. 1
   Finely chop 2 large onions using a food processor, pulsing to avoid making a purée.
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2. 2
   Heat olive oil in a large pot, add the chopped onions and 450g of meat (cut into chunks or dice as preferred), cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent sticking.
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   While the meat is cooking, finely chop a large bunch of cilantro (or mix cilantro with parsley if preferred).
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4. 4
   After 10 minutes, add the chopped cilantro, celery branches, tomato purée, tomato paste, and season with salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, Ras el hanout, and a cinnamon stick.
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5. 5
   Add enough boiling water to cover all the ingredients, pouring any remaining tomato sauce from the pitcher. Do not let the heat drop.
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   Cover the pot and simmer for 45–50 minutes in a regular pot, or 30 minutes in a pressure cooker.
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   Add 100g of rinsed frik (green wheat), stir well, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes.
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   Add 150g of chickpeas (pre-cooked or canned), plus additional chopped cilantro, stir well, cover, and cook for another 5–10 minutes until everything is tender.
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   Ladle into bowls and serve. The meat will be very tender and the soup rich in flavor.
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