Samak Harra Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Samak Harra 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 firm white fish fillets, cut into chunks
  • • 1.5 litres fish stock
  • • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • • 1 lemon, juiced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.

2
Phase 2

Stir in the cumin and chilli flakes and fry for 1 minute.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes and fish stock and simmer for 15 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Add the fish and poach gently for 6-8 minutes until just cooked through.

5
Phase 5

Season with lemon juice and serve hot.