Ali Nazik Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Ali Nazik Shorba / Soup

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • • 1.2 litres chicken stock
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • • 1 egg
  • • 1 tsp dried mint
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Bring the stock to a gentle simmer and add the chickpeas.

2
Phase 2

Whisk the yogurt, egg, and cornflour together until smooth.

3
Phase 3

Gradually whisk a ladle of hot stock into the yogurt mixture, then pour it back into the pot.

4
Phase 4

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes without letting it boil.

5
Phase 5

Fry the garlic in the olive oil with the dried mint, pour over the soup, and serve hot.