Freekeh Soup with Lamb

Ingredients

• 1 pound lamb with bone
• 1 cup freekeh
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or any neutral oil
• 4-5 cups of water
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice divided (1/8 to be mixed with lamb while sauteing)
• 1/8 (a pinch) of of nutmeg and cinnamon powder (to be mixed with lamb while sauteing)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté the onions: Using the sauté setting on the Instant Pot, heat oil and cook the onions over high heat until golden.

2. 2

   Add the meat: Mix the lamb with spices—nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and salt—then add it to the onions. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, until the meat begins to brown.

3. 3

   Add the freekeh: Rinse the freekeh well, then add it to the pot with the lamb and onions.

4. 4

   Add water and spices: Pour in enough water to cover the mixture (4-5 cups). Add the remaining allspice and a bit more salt to taste.

5. 5

   Pressure cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Turn off the pot: Allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes (or follow your Instant Pot's specific natural release instructions) before carefully opening the lid.

7. 7

   Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.