Lahoh Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Lahoh 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
  • • 400g lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • • 1.5 litres water
  • • 1 small bunch fresh coriander, chopped

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat and brown the lamb on all sides.

2
Phase 2

Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the cumin, coriander, and black pepper and fry for 1 minute.

4
Phase 4

Add the tomatoes and water, bring to a boil, skim off the foam, then simmer gently for 1 hour until the lamb is tender.

5
Phase 5

Season with salt, scatter the fresh coriander over, and serve hot with bread.