Manakish Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Manakish 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

  • • 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 200g fresh spinach, chopped
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • • 1.5 litres vegetable stock
  • • 1 lemon, juiced
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Drain the chickpeas, cover with fresh water, and simmer 45 minutes until tender.

2
Phase 2

Cook the onion and garlic in the olive oil in a soup pot until softened.

3
Phase 3

Add the cumin, coriander, chickpeas, and stock and simmer 15 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the spinach and cook 5 minutes until wilted.

5
Phase 5

Season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper and serve hot.