Tunisian Shorba Frik

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1. 1Step 1: With a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic and ras el hanout spices.
2. 2Step 2: In a large soup pot, add enough oil to fully cover the bottom and turn the heat on between medium and medium high.
3. 3Step 3: Add in the garlic and spice mixture, onion, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, tomato paste and saute for a few minutes until it all comes together and is fragrant.
4. 4Step 4: Add your meat or chicken and continue to saute a few more minutes. You may need to add a little water at this point to keep the meat or chicken from sticking or burning.
5. 5Step 5: Add enough water to fill your pot about 3/4 of the way, or about the amount of finished soup you want to have.
6. 6Step 6: Add the frik and celery, reduce the heat to low and cook for approximately one hour or until meat is tender and the soup has thickened slightly.
7. 7Step 7: Optional: if desired, add chickpeas to the soup. If using canned/cooked chickpeas, add towards the end of cooking just to heat through. If using dried chickpeas, add them at the same time as the meat.
8. 8Step 8: To finish, add the cilantro and mint and serve with bread. Enjoy :)