Sfiha Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Sfiha Shorba / Soup

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 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

  • • 300g minced lamb
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • • 1.2 litres beef stock
  • • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Brown the minced lamb in olive oil over medium-high heat, breaking it up.

2
Phase 2

Add the onion and allspice and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and stock and simmer for 25 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Ladle into bowls, scatter with pine nuts, and serve hot.