Shorba Soup (Chorba)

Shorba Soup (Chorba)

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Ingredients

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300g Lamb or mutton meat
2 Carrots
3 Tomatoes
1 Turnip
3 Onions
100g Chickpeas
2 Celery stalks
100g Vermicelli (or bird tongue)
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Ras el Hanout
2 sprigs of Fresh coriander
Salt & pepper
  • 50min
  • Serves 4
  • Easy

Ingredients

Directions

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Shorba (or Chorba) is a traditional vermicelli soup imported by the Turks in Algeria. It is an essential soup during Ramadan.

Steps

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Soak your chickpeas the day before

The day before preparing your homemade Chorba. Soak your chickpeas in a large volume of water. Once they have soaked overnight, drain them and set aside.

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Preparation of Shorba vegetables

Peel all the vegetables and chop them roughly. Peel and chop the onions, crush the tomatoes.

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Meat preparation

Cut your lamb or mutton into small pieces. In a large saucepan, heat a little olive oil and fry the meat for 2 minutes on each side until nicely browned.

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Add the vegetables and spices

Add all the coarsely chopped vegetables, crushed tomatoes and chopped onions to the meat and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add all the spices and season with salt and pepper.

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Add water and let simmer

Chop a little coriander and add to the Chorba. Keep a little for garnishing. Add 1.5 liters of water to the pot and simmer the Chorba on high heat for about 20 minutes.

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After 20 minutes of cooking on high heat, add the tomato paste, the soaked chickpeas and the vermicelli. Cover your pan and continue cooking your Chorba for another ten minutes.

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Your home-made Algerian Shorba is ready!

And here is the work! You have made a delicious Algerian Chorba at home in less than an hour! Serve it hot with bread, adding a little coriander and adjusting the seasoning.
Bon appetit! :)

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