Kubba Halab Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Kubba Halab 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

  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 150g red lentils, rinsed
  • • 2 potatoes, diced
  • • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • • 1.5 litres chicken stock
  • • 1 lemon, juiced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft.

2
Phase 2

Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, and paprika and fry for 1 minute.

3
Phase 3

Add the lentils, potatoes, and stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 25 minutes until everything is tender.

4
Phase 4

Blend the soup until smooth.

5
Phase 5

Stir in the lemon juice, season with salt, and serve hot.