Arak Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Arak Shorba / Soup

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 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

  • • 1.5 litres chicken stock
  • • 200g cooked chicken, shredded
  • • 1/2 cup vermicelli
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 2 carrots, diced
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 lemon, juiced
  • • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the onion and carrot in the olive oil for 5 minutes until softened.

2
Phase 2

Add the cumin and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3
Phase 3

Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Add the vermicelli and simmer for 8 minutes until tender.

5
Phase 5

Stir in the shredded chicken and warm through.

6
Phase 6

Season with the lemon juice and parsley and serve hot.