North African Soup Recipe

Name: North African Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb or 1 lb mutton, cut into small chunks; 2 tablespoons clarified butter; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 3 teaspoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 small cinnamon stick; 4 saffron threads, crumbled; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; salt, to taste; freshly group black pepper, to taste; 3 12 quarts cold water; 2 cups dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight and drained; 2 ½ cups brown lentils; 2 lbs firm-ripe fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped; ½ cup short-grain rice; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 lb lamb or 1 lb mutton, cut into small chunks
2 tablespoons clarified butter
2 onions, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
3 teaspoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 small cinnamon stick
4 saffron threads, crumbled
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
salt, to taste
freshly group black pepper, to taste
3 12 quarts cold water
2 cups dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 ½ cups brown lentils
2 lbs firm-ripe fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
½ cup short-grain rice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Combine the lamb, butter, onions, celery, 1-1/2 teaspoons of the parsley, 1-1/2 teaspoons of the cilantro, cinnamon, saffron and ginger in a large soup pot.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Stir over medium heat until the butter has melted.
4
Pour in 4 cups of the cold water.
5
Bring to a boil and simmer for 25 - 30 minutes, or until reduced by half.
6
Stir in the garbanzo beans and lentils and the remaining water.
7
Simmer over medium heat until the lentils and beans are tender, about 75 minutes.
8
Stir in the tomatoes and the remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons parsley and 1-1/2 teaspoons cilantro.
9
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
10
Add the rice.
11
Mix the flour to a smooth paste with a little cold water in a small bowl.
12
Remove the soup from the heat and add the flour mixture, stirring constantly.
13
Return to the heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
14
The soup should not be too thick.
15
Stir in the lemon juice and serve hot.

906

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lamb or 1 lb mutton, cut into small chunks, 2 tablespoons clarified butter, 2 onions, finely chopped, 1 stalk celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, North African Soup 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.

North African Soup

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