Qamar Al Din Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Qamar Al Din 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

  • • 200g dried apricots, chopped
  • • 1 onion, finely diced
  • • 3 tbsp fine bulgur
  • • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • • 2 tbsp butter
  • • 1 tbsp dried mint

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the onion in the butter until softened.

2
Phase 2

Add the tomato paste and fry for 1 minute, then add the apricots and stock.

3
Phase 3

Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes until the apricots are plump.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the bulgur and simmer 10 minutes more.

5
Phase 5

Stir in the dried mint, season with salt, and serve warm.