Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths
Kebab Iskender Shorba / Soup
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 tbsp butter
- • 1 onion, diced
- • 2 tbsp plain flour
- • 2 tbsp tomato paste
- • 600g ripe tomatoes, grated
- • 1.2 litres chicken stock
- • 1 tsp dried mint
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
2
Phase 2
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomato paste and fry for 1 minute more.
4
Phase 4
Add the tomatoes and stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Blend until smooth, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with mint, and serve hot.