Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths
Kibbeh 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
- • 150g fine bulgur wheat
- • 250g minced lamb
- • 1 onion, grated
- • 1 tsp ground allspice
- • 1.5 litres beef stock
- • 2 tbsp tomato paste
- • 100g Swiss chard, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the bulgur in warm water for 15 minutes, drain, and knead with half the lamb and half the onion and a pinch of salt into a smooth paste.
2
Phase 2
Mix the remaining lamb and onion with the allspice, shape the bulgur paste into small balls, hollow each one, fill with the meat mixture, and seal.
3
Phase 3
Bring the stock and tomato paste to a gentle simmer in a wide pot.
4
Phase 4
Lower the kibbeh into the broth and poach gently for 20 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Add the chard, simmer for 5 minutes, season with salt, and serve hot.