Dinner for 4

Freekeh Lamb Soup

Name: Freekeh Lamb Soup
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup freekeh; 12 oz lamb; 1 finely chopped onion; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; to taste salt (optional); 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 bunch mint; 1 celery; 14 oz jar chickpeas; 4 cups water; 1 diced zucchini; 1 diced carrots; 1 tbsp tomato puree; 3 tomato; 1 diced potatoes

$18.09for 457 minServes 4

Lamb, freekeh, chickpeas, and vegetables simmer with warm spices for a filling herb-finished soup.

Photo: TheMealDB

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical	6 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Lamb, 0.75 lb$9.99/lb typical	0.75 lb	$7.49Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1$1.49 each typical	1	$1.49Typical price
	Mint, 1$1.99 each typical	1	$1.99Typical price
	Celery, a little$2.29 each typical	a little	$0.22Typical price
	Canned beans, 14 oz$0.09/oz typical	14 oz	$1.26Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.5 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.90Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 0.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.95 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.95 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Potatoes, 0.45 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.43Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.09

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

57 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Middle Eastern Dairy-free Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter Spring

Typical price

$4.52 per serving$18.09 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup freekeh
12 oz lamb
1 finely chopped onion
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cinnamon
to taste salt (optional)
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch mint
1 celery
14 oz jar chickpeas
4 cups water
1 diced zucchini
1 diced carrots
1 tbsp tomato puree
3 tomato
1 diced potatoes

Steps

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion, lamb, pepper, paprika, and cinnamon for 8 minutes.
Add the tomato puree and tomatoes, then cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the water and add the freekeh, celery, potatoes, carrots, and salt.
Simmer the soup for 22 minutes, until the freekeh and vegetables are tender and the lamb reaches 145 F.
Stir in the chickpeas and zucchini, then simmer for 7 minutes.
Stir in the cilantro and mint before serving.

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