Turkish Coffee Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Turkish Coffee 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

  • • 2 cups dried fava beans, soaked overnight
  • • 1.5 litres water
  • • 4 cloves garlic
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • • 1 lemon, juiced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Boil the soaked fava beans in the water for 45 minutes until very tender.

2
Phase 2

Blend the beans with their cooking liquid and the garlic until smooth.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the cumin and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.

4
Phase 4

Top with paprika, olive oil, and lemon juice and serve hot.