Chorba Frik Algérienne - Traditional Algeria Recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g Lamb or chicken, cut into 2-3 cm (1-inch) pieces
• 150 g Frik (cracked green wheat)
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 400 g Tomatoes, crushed or puréed (One 14.5 oz (400g) can)
• 2 medium Carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
• 100 g Chickpeas, cooked and drained (optional, about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 bunch Coriander, fresh, finely chopped
• 1/2 bunch Parsley, fresh, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Ras el hanout
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 liters Water or chicken/lamb broth (About 8 cups)
• for serving Lemon wedges