Chorba is a soup, much like minestrone, but has lots of flavors. It is tomato based with chickpeas and spices. Some variations use vermicelli instead of chickpeas. This is a good comfort food that is very popular during Ramadan in the Middle East.
Ingredients
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1 pound lamb loin chops
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2 medium onions, finely minced
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3 carrots, thinly sliced
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2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
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3 medium potatoes, chopped
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2 turnips, chopped
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1/4 cup parsley, chopped very finely
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10 cups water
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3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and crushed
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, or garbanzos (soaked overnight)
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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1/4 teaspoon ginger
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1/4 teaspoon saffron
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1/4 cup lemon juice
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Place meat and veggies (except tomatoes) in a large saucepan. Add about 10 cups of water and bring to a boil.
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Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste. Be very gentle and don't stir vigorously. You want flavor to escape tomatoes slowly.
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Add chickpeas, spice, and lemon juice. Slowly stir.
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Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 30 to 35 minutes covered or until meat and chickpeas are done.
Recipe Variation
- Switch from lamb to beef stew meat, if you prefer.
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 565 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 64g | Carbs |
| 36g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 to 6 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 565 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 20g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 42% |
| Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium 356mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 64g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 12g | 44% |
| Total Sugars 14g | |
| Protein 36g | |
| Vitamin C 40mg | 199% |
| Calcium 121mg | 9% |
| Iron 6mg | 32% |
| Potassium 1611mg | 34% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
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