Parcha Bozbash - Lamb Soup with Chestnuts, Quince,& Prunes Recipe

Name: Parcha Bozbash - Lamb Soup with Chestnuts, Quince,& Prunes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lamb boneless, lean, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onions finely chopped; 4 cups beef stock; 1 medium potatoes peeled, cubed; 1 small quinces peeled, cored, and cubed; 1/2 cup prunes pitted, or 1 cup fresh sour prunes; 1/4 pound chestnuts shelled, peeled; ⅔ cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) canned*, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

Servings: persons

1 pound lamb boneless, lean, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onions finely chopped
4 cups beef stock
1 medium potatoes peeled, cubed
1 small quinces peeled, cored, and cubed
1/2 cup prunes pitted, or 1 cup fresh sour prunes
1/4 pound chestnuts shelled, peeled
⅔ cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) canned*, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

1
Season the lamb with salt and pepper.
2
In a heavy pot, melt the 3 tablespoons butter over moderate heat.
3
Add the lamb and onion, saute until browned, stirring frequently.
4
Add the broth.
5
Add salt as needed, cover, and simmer for 1/2 hour.
6
Add the potato, quince, prunes, and chestnuts.
7
Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour.
8
Add the chick-peas and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
9
Stir in the clarified butter and allow to melt before serving the soup.
10
Note: 1/4 teaspoon ginger or a pinch of powdered saffron dissolved in 2 tablespoon warm water may be added with the chick-peas, and the soup served sprinkled with 1 teaspoon crushed dried mint, accompanied by chopped onion and sumakh on the side.
11
In the Caucasus, ground kyurdyuk is normally used instead of the clarified butter, and dried chick-peas* rather than canned ones.
12
The dried chick-peas are soaked for 4 to 6 hours, drained, and added at the beginning with the broth.
13
Note: Sumakh aka sumac, a spice mixture is to be found in the USA at Mid-Eastern markets.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lamb boneless, lean, cut into 1 inch cubes, 1 x salt and black pepper to taste, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onions finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Parcha Bozbash - Lamb Soup with Chestnuts, Quince,& Prunes 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.

Parcha Bozbash - Lamb Soup with Chestnuts, Quince,& Prunes

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