Chorba Frik (Freekeh Soup)
Chorba frik (شربة فريك) is a popular Algerian and Tunisian soup made from crushed green wheat. It is a specialty of the Sétif highlands region of Algeria.
Easy
🌶️ TunisianIngredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
300 grams (⅔ pound) ground beef
2
200 grams (7 ounces) crushed green wheat
3
100 grams (3.5 ounces) chopped celery
4
100 grams (3.5 ounces) chopped parsley
5
1 tablespoon tomato puree
6
1 teaspoon chile flakes
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1 teaspoon pepper
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 liters (8½ cups) water
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1 lemon
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100 grams (3.5 ounces) soaked chickpeas (optional)
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Mix all the ingredients together in a pot large enough to contain everything.
2
Place the pot over low heat. Cook for 90 minutes, stirring often.
90 minutes
3
Serve with lemon