Sahlab Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Sahlab 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

  • • 1.5 litres chicken stock
  • • 250g chicken breast
  • • 1 cup vermicelli pasta
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 2 carrots, diced
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • • 1 lemon, juiced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the onion and carrot in olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.

2
Phase 2

Add the chicken stock and chicken breast and simmer gently for 20 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the vermicelli and simmer for 8 minutes until tender.

5
Phase 5

Season with cinnamon and lemon juice and serve hot.