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Name: Authentic Chorba Beldi (Algerian Lamb and Chickpea Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 100 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Algeria
Ingredients: 500g lamb shoulder, bone-in, cut into 2-3 cm cubes; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced (or 400g canned crushed tomatoes); 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 100g vermicelli noodles (or thin spaghetti broken into small pieces); 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 8 cups water or beef/lamb broth; 1 bouquet garni (a few sprigs of fresh parsley and cilantro, tied together); 1 tablespoon harissa (Algerian chili paste), or to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley and cilantro, chopped, for garnish; Lemon wedges, for serving

Chorba Beldi

Algeria

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Traditional Algerian soup made with lamb, vegetables, and chickpeas, often served during Ramadan.

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