Method
- 01
Brown the lamb with onion and celery in a little oil.
- 02
Add tomatoes, spices, chickpeas and 1.5 litres of water. Simmer for 45 minutes.
- 03
Rinse the frik well, add it and cook for another 25–30 minutes.
- 04
Finish generously with chopped cilantro and mint. Serve with lemon wedges.
The useful detail
Frik gives the soup its lightly smoky identity. Bulgur works in an emergency, but it creates a different dish.