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North African Flavored Lamb Soup plated 1

North African Flavored Lamb Soup

Chef Grey
This North African flavored soup is a flavor fest! The strong flavor of the lamb is offset by the sweetness of the apricots; green pepper adds a slightly bitter, grassy flavor; celery provides some crunch; warming spices round everything out; and splash of lemon brightens it all up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine African
Method Stovetop
Servings 4
Calories 502 kcal

Special Equipment Needed

  • 1 Chef knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Large saucepan or stock pot
  • 1 Stirring spoon

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup dried apricot chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground lamb or ground beef
  • 2 stalks celery cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 large green bell pepper sliced
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Sumac for garnish
  • Pepper flakes for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Soak the apricots in water for 2 hours or more until they soften.
    1 cup dried apricot
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or stock pot over medium heat. Add the cinnamon, cumin, paprika, coriander, allspice, and sumac. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon sumac
  • Add the garlic and stir for another minute.
    2 cloves garlic
  • Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the lamb, break it up, and sauté for a few minutes until the meat is evenly browned.
    1 pound ground lamb
  • Stir in the apricots (with the soaking water), celery, green pepper, and tomatoes.
    2 stalks celery, 1 large green bell pepper, 2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave 5 to 6 thin strips of peel off the lemon, Juice the lemon and add the juice and peel to the pot. Stir in the water and sugar.
    1 lemon, 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat low, cover, and simmer for half an hour. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    salt and pepper
  • Serve with a hearty bread, and small bowls of sumac and pepper flakes for those who want to bump the flavor up. (Aleppo pepper is great for North African and Middle Eastern dishes!)
    Sumac, Pepper flakes

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 21gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 836mgFiber: 5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1515IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 4mg

Adapted From

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/112056/atlas-mountain-soup/
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