Exquisite Tunisian Lamb Soup

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 500 g minced lamb
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 onion
• 300 g spinach
• 45 ml tomato puree
• 15 ml cumin
• 1 liter of chicken broth
• 15 ml Harissa spices
• 400 g chickpeas
• 1/2 lemon juice
• 150 g macaroni
• a pinch of salt
• Pinch of pepper

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Add the lamb to a saucepan and cook over high heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. This step ensures a rich flavor base.
2. Reserve a tablespoon of fat in the casserole and discard the rest. Reduce heat to medium, then add garlic, onion, and spinach. Cook until the onion is translucent and the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
3. Return the lamb to the casserole with the onion and spinach mixture. Add the tomato puree, cumin, harissa, chicken broth, chickpeas, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
4. Add the macaroni and cook for 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.