Shorba Libiya - Libyan Lamb & Chickpea Soup Recipe

Name: Shorba Libiya - Libyan Lamb & Chickpea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g stewing lamb, finely chopped; 200 g canned chick-peas (rinsed & drained); 1 liter water (approx); 1 large brown onion, grated (or finely chopped); 3 tablespoons concentrated tomato puree; 1 teaspoon fresh gorund coriander seed; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon dried mint; sea salt; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 4 -6 fresh mint sprigs, to serve; 1 lemon, cut into wedges to serve

Servings: persons

500 g stewing lamb, finely chopped
200 g canned chick-peas (rinsed & drained)
1 liter water (approx)
1 large brown onion, grated (or finely chopped)
3 tablespoons concentrated tomato puree
1 teaspoon fresh gorund coriander seed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon dried mint
sea salt
1/2 lemon, juice of
4 -6 fresh mint sprigs, to serve
1 lemon, cut into wedges to serve

1
Heat the oil in a large casserole or stock pot. Gently fry the onion for a few minutes, until pale golden & soft.
2
Add the lamb, chickpeas, tomato puree, spices & salt, cooking for a few more minutes & stirring well.
3
Add the water to the pot, this should cover the mixture - add 1/4 litre more if required. (If adding extra water, remember that you'll need to add a little extra spice & salt to compensate).
4
Cover & simmer over a medium heat for approx 45-50 minutes or until the lamb is tender & the soup flavourful. You may add a little extra water again at this point but remember to adjust the seasoning if you do.
5
Add the dried mint & the lemon, return to the heat for a further 3-4 minutes then serve.
6
Serve each bowl of shorba with a sprig of fresh mint & a lemon wedge on the side.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g stewing lamb, finely chopped, 200 g canned chick-peas (rinsed & drained), 1 liter water (approx), 1 large brown onion, grated (or finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Shorba Libiya - Libyan Lamb & Chickpea 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.

Shorba Libiya - Libyan Lamb & Chickpea Soup

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