Chorba Hamra (Algeria)

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[edit] Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 Pound Lamb (Optional) -- cubeed
• 1 Large Onion -- chopped
• 2 Teaspoons Ground Coriander
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne
• 1 Pinch black pepper
• 1 Pinch cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Pound tomatoes -- mashed
• 1 Large Potato -- sliced
• 1 Large carrot -- sliced
• 1 Medium zucchini -- sliced
• 1 Stalk celery -- chopped
• 1 Can Chick Peas
• 1/4 Pound vermicelli
• 6 Cups vegetable broth
• 1 Medium lemon -- thinly sliced

[edit] Directions

1) Saute in oil Lamb, Onion, corainder, Cayenne, balck paepper, cinnamon and salt.

2) When meat is well browned, add 6 cups broth. Bring to boil. Add all vegetables. cover, recuce heat, simmer covered until vegetables are the desired consistency.

3) Return to boil, add Pasta and cook until done, serve in bowls with slice of lemon on top of each.