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    Chorba-Shorba (Algerian Chickpea and Chicken Soup)

    May 15, 2014 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    This soup called Chorba or Shorba, has wonderful flavor and could be served as a light lunch by itself or as a starter to an Algerian feast. It showcases the many flavors of the area using the spice ras el hanout ( a typical north African spice mix) along with preserved lemons, and cilantro. Make plenty as it freezes beautifully!

    Algerian chicken and chickpea soup

     

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    Chorba-Shorba (Algerian Chickpea and Chicken Soup)

    Course Soup
    Cuisine Algerian
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 4-5 chicken drumsticks
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 onion finely diced
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 4 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix
    • ½ teaspoon ginger ground
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¾ teaspoon sweet paprika
    • 32 oz. chicken stock
    • 32 oz. water
    • Chickpeas one can about 15 ounces drained
    • Diced tomatoes one can about 15 ounces
    • ½ preserved lemon finely chopped
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
    • ½ juice of a lemon

    Instructions

    • Place olive oil in a large pot and fry the chicken to seal all over.
    • Add the spices and fry for another minute
    • Add all the other ingredients, except the cilantro, chickpeas and lemon juice.
    • Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for one hour
    • Remove the drumsticks from the pan and add in the chickpeas
    • De-bone the chicken and add back into the soup.
    • Simmer for 10 more minutes
    • Ladle into a serving bowl and garnish with the coriander and lemon juice.
    • Serve warm with some bread.

     

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    1. edith

      July 15, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      great recipe....very tasty soup, ras el hanout makes that soup a little bit spicy;)

      • Darlene at International Cuisine

        July 15, 2014 at 2:39 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes we need a little spice to liven things up!

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