Tunisian Lamb Soup

• Lamb Mince1 lb
• Garlic2 cloves minced
• Onion1
• Spinach10½ oz
• Tomato Puree3 tbs
• Cumin1 tbs
• Chicken Stock4¼ cups
• Harissa Spice3 tsp
• Chickpeas1 lb
• Lemon Juice1/2
• Macaroni5¼ oz
• SaltPinch
• PepperPinch

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the lamb to a casserole and cook over high heat.

2. 2

   When browned, remove from the heat and set aside.

3. 3

   Keep a tablespoon of fat in the casserole and discard the rest.

4. 4

   Reduce to medium heat then add the garlic, onion and spinach and cook until the onion is translucent and the spinach wilted or about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Return the lamb to the casserole with the onion-spinach mixture, add the tomato puree, cumin, harissa, chicken, chickpeas, lemon juice, salt and pepper in the pan.

6. 6

   Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the pasta and cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked.