Shorba

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cubed
 * 1 yellow onion, grated
 * 1/2 zucchini, grated
 * 1/2 small potato, grated
 * 1/2 rib celery with libs, halved
 * 1 carrot, halved
 * 1/4 cup dried chick-peas, soaked overnight in water and drained OR canned chick-peas
 * 2 tsp. salt
 * 1/2 tsp. black pepper
 * 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
 * 1 tbsp. paprika
 * 2 tbsp. tomato paste
 * 1 tbsp. olive oil
 * 8 cups of water
 * 1/2 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 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. Serve with lemon slices.