Algerian Frik Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Red Onion
- 1 Medium Courgette
- 4 Medium Ripe Tomatoes
- 1 cup Chickpeas from water
- Fresh Coriander handful chopped
- Fresh Mint handful chopped
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Fine Brown Bulgur
Instructions
- Chop onion, coriander, mint and courgette. Place it in the large pot over medium heat with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add paprika, tomato paste, cinnamon and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add 1 tbsp of water and cook for around 5 min.
- Add chickpeas and let it cook for another 5 min. Follow with grated tomatoes and add hot water just to cover all of the veggies. Cook until all vegetables are soft.
- Meanwhile, wash bulgur wheat, place it in a bowl and cover it with water. Set aside.
- Once the vegetables are cooked and soft, remove the water from the wheat and add the wheat to the pot. Make sure all the ingredients are covered with water (add if necessary). Let it cook for a further 15 min on medium heat.
- Enjoy with a side of borek and a squeeze of lemon and fresh coriander.