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) SautÈ 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.