Moroccan Lamb Meatball and Couscous Soup

Name: Moroccan Lamb Meatball and Couscous Soup
Ingredients: 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. curry powder; 1/4 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme; 1/8 tsp. dry mustard; 1/8 tsp. chili powder; Pinch of ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 lb. (500 g) ground lamb; 2 Tbs. tomato paste; 1 1/4 cups (10 fl. oz./310 ml) water; 1 cup (6 oz./185 g) Israeli couscous; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 2 shallots, minced; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups (24 fl. oz./750 ml) chicken broth; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh mint; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste