Halva Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Halva 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

  • • 300g frozen molokhia leaves
  • • 1.5 litres chicken stock
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • • 2 tbsp butter
  • • 1 lemon, juiced
  • • 200g cooked chicken, shredded

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Bring the stock to a gentle simmer.

2
Phase 2

Add the molokhia and simmer for 10 minutes without boiling.

3
Phase 3

Fry the garlic in the butter with the coriander until golden and fragrant.

4
Phase 4

Stir the garlic butter into the soup.

5
Phase 5

Add the chicken to warm through, season with the lemon juice and salt, and serve hot.