Madfoon Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Madfoon 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

  • • 500g lamb shoulder, bone-in, cubed
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tsp ground fenugreek
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • • 1.5 litres water
  • • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Sear the lamb in a dry pot over medium-high heat until browned.

2
Phase 2

Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the fenugreek, cumin, and turmeric and fry for 1 minute.

4
Phase 4

Pour in the water, bring to a boil, skim the foam, and simmer gently 1 hour until the lamb is very tender.

5
Phase 5

Season with salt, stir in the coriander, and serve the broth hot.