El Mestouk

Dried fruits and lemon flavor this sweet soup from Algeria.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 251 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 2 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 0.5 cup golden raisins
• 0.25 cup dried apricots, cut in half
• 0.5 roasted, shredded rotisserie chicken

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook the onion in the oil until it has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the raisins, apricots, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 5 minutes. Add the apples, and cook about 5 minutes longer until the apples soften. Season with additional cinnamon, salt, and pepper if desired. Stir in the shredded chicken before serving.