Dinner for 4
Freekeh Lamb Soup
Lamb, freekeh, chickpeas, and vegetables simmer with warm spices for a filling herb-finished soup.
$18.09for 4 servings
$4.52 per serving$18.09 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: TheMealDB
- 57 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
Middle EasternDairy-freeFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Lamb$9.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $7.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 1 | $1.49Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 1 | $1.99Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.26Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.90Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.09 | |
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.
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.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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