Shorba

Ingredients

 * 1½ lbs chicken, cubed
 * 1 yellow onion, grated
 * ½ zucchini, grated
 * ½ small potato, grated
 * ½ rib celery with libs, halved
 * 1 carrot, halved
 * ¼ cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in water and drained or canned chickpeas
 * 2 tsp salt
 * ½ tsp black pepper
 * ½ tsp cinnamon
 * 1 tbsp paprika
 * 2 tbsp tomato paste
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 8 cups of water
 * ½ cup orzo or another soup pasta
 * 1 tbsp chopped parsley
 * 1 tsp chopped fresh mint leaves
 * lemon slices

Directions

 * 1) Put meat, onion, zucchini, potato, celery, carrot, salt, pepper, cinnamon, paprika, tomato paste, oil, chick-peas (if using dried kind) and ½ 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).
 * 5) Cook for 10 minutes.
 * 6) Add parsley and mint.
 * 7) Serve with lemon slices.