Chorba Soup With Lamb Recipe

Name: Chorba Soup With Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, well-trimmed of fat and diced fine; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 cups canned tomato puree; 3 to 4 tablespoons harissa (chili paste, sold in fancy food or Middle Eastern shops); 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 3/4 cup fine pearl barley, millet or orzo; 1 lemon, in 6 wedges

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan.
2
Season lamb with salt and pepper, and add to pan.
3
Saute over medium-high heat, stirring, until it has browned.
4
Mix 1/2 cup of the tomato puree with 1/2 cup water, and add it to the pan along with 3 tablespoons of the harissa.
5
Cook for a couple of minutes; add the onion, celery, parsley and the remaining tomato puree.
6
Stir in 3 cups water.
7
Bring to a simmer, and cook over low heat, covered, until the lamb is very tender, about 20 minutes.
8
Add another 3 cups water, and bring to a boil.
9
Slowly add the barley, millet or orzo in a thin stream, stirring.
10
Cook about 10 minutes.
11
Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and harissa if desired.
12
Serve with lemon wedges.

478

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, well-trimmed of fat and diced fine, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 1/2 cups canned tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Chorba Soup With Lamb falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chorba Soup With Lamb

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Variations & substitutions

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