Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths
Kofta Kebab 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
- • 300g minced lamb
- • 1 onion, grated
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp ground allspice
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 400g tinned tomatoes, crushed
- • 1.2 litres beef stock
- • 80g orzo pasta
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the lamb with half the onion, the cumin, the allspice, and a pinch of salt, then shape into small balls.
2
Phase 2
Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat and brown the kofta on all sides, then remove and set aside.
3
Phase 3
Cook the remaining onion in the pot for 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and stock and bring to a simmer.
4
Phase 4
Add the orzo and simmer for 10 minutes, then return the kofta and simmer for 10 minutes more.
5
Phase 5
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.