Chorba Hamra

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * ½ pound lamb (optional) -- cubed
 * 1 large onion -- chopped
 * 2 teaspoons ground coriander
 * ½ teaspoon cayenne
 * 1 pinch black pepper
 * 1 pinch cinnamon
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 pound tomatoes -- mashed
 * 1 large potato -- sliced
 * 1 large carrot -- sliced
 * 1 medium zucchini -- sliced
 * 1 stalk celery -- chopped
 * 1 can chickpeas
 * ¼ pound vermicelli
 * 6 cups vegetable broth
 * 1 medium lemon -- thinly sliced

Directions

 * 1) Sauté in oil lamb, onion, coriander, cayenne, black pepper, cinnamon and salt.
 * 2) When meat is well browned, add 6 cups broth.
 * 3) Bring to boil.
 * 4) Add all vegetables.
 * 5) Cover, reduce heat, simmer covered until vegetables are the desired consistency.
 * 6) Return to boil, add pasta and cook until done, serve in bowls with slice of lemon on top of each.