Karkadeh Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Karkadeh 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

  • • 400g fresh or frozen molokhia leaves
  • • 1.5 litres chicken stock
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • • 1 lemon, juiced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Bring the stock to a gentle simmer in a pot.

2
Phase 2

Add the molokhia and simmer for 10 minutes without letting it boil.

3
Phase 3

Melt the ghee in a small pan and fry the garlic and coriander until golden and fragrant.

4
Phase 4

Pour the sizzling garlic mixture into the pot and stir well.

5
Phase 5

Season with salt, stir in the lemon juice, and serve hot.