Soup
Berkoukech (Giant Couscous Soup)
About
A warming Amazigh (Berber) winter soup, also called mhamsa or aych, built on hand-rolled pea-sized pasta simmered with lamb, tomatoes and chickpeas in a spiced broth.
Equipment
- Large heavy pot
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
- Knife
Ingredients
Berkoukech (giant couscous / mhamsa)1½ cups
Lamb or chicken, cubed400 g
Onion1
Tomatoes3
Tomato paste1 tbsp
Cooked or soaked chickpeas½ cup
Carrot1
Turmeric1 tsp
Ground ginger1 tsp
Sweet paprika1 tsp
Ras el hanout1 tsp
Fresh coriander and parsley1 small bunch
Smen or olive oil3 tbsp
Salt and pepperto taste
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