Zaalouk Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Zaalouk 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

  • • 2 aubergines, diced
  • • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • • 1 onion, diced
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • • 1.2 litres vegetable stock
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the onion, garlic, and aubergine in olive oil over medium heat for 8 minutes until softened.

2
Phase 2

Stir in the cumin and paprika and fry for 1 minute.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes and stock and simmer for 25 minutes until the aubergine is very soft.

4
Phase 4

Blend until smooth.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot.