Sharba Libiya (Libyan Soup)

Ingredients

• 1/2 to 1/3 lb. Lamb meat cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup oil or "samn" (vegetable ghee)
• one large Onion
• 1 table spoon tomato paste
• 2 -3 tomatoes
• 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup orzo, salt, red pepper, Libyan spices (Hararat) or cinnamon

Directions

1. Sauté the onion with meat in oil.
2. Add parsley and sautÈ until meet is brown.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, spices, and stir while sizzling.
4. Add enough water to cover meat, simmer on medium heat until meat is cooked.
5. Add more water if needed, and bring to a boil.
6. Add orzo, simmer until cooked.
7. Before serving, sprinkle crushed dried mint leaves, and squeeze fresh lemon juice to taste.