Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)

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Ingredients

• 1 cup freekeh
• water to cover
• ¾ pound lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 onion, grated
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped, divided
• 1 bunch fresh mint, finely chopped, divided
• 1 stalk celery
• ½ (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes
• 1 potato, diced