Shorba Soup

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cubed
• 1 yellow onion, grated
• 1/2 zucchini, grated
• 1/2 small potato, grated
• 1/2 celery rib, halved chopped
• 1 carrot, halved chopped
• 1/4 cup canned chick-peas
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 cups water
• 1/2 cup orzo pasta
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint
• lemon slice

1. Put chicken, onion, zucchini, potato, celery, carrot, salt, pepper, cinnamon, paprika, tomato paste, oil, chick-peas and 1/2 cup of water in a large pot.
2. Cover and saute over low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Add the rest of the water, bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
4. Add pasta and chickpeas (if using canned). Cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add parsley and mint.
6. Serve with lemon slices.

chicken, yellow onion, zucchini, potato, celery, carrot, chickpeas, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, paprika, tomato paste, olive oil, water, orzo pasta, cilantro, mint, lemon slice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shorba-soup-171686 (may not work)