Mutabal Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Mutabal 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 medium aubergines
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 3 tbsp tahini
  • • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 lemon, juiced
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Char the aubergines over a flame or under a grill until the skins blacken and the flesh is soft, then peel and chop.

2
Phase 2

Cook the onion and garlic in the olive oil until softened.

3
Phase 3

Add the aubergine, cumin, and stock and simmer 10 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Blend with the tahini until smooth.

5
Phase 5

Season with lemon juice and salt and serve warm.