LIBYAN SOUP

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Make and share this Libyan Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 lb boneless lamb shoulder or 1/2 lb dark chicken meat, finely chopped
4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
0.5 (3 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste) or 1/2 teaspoon harissa (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fine pearl barley or 1/2 cup couscous
1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained (canned are fine)
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaf
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 tablespoon dried mint

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a four-quart casserole or saucepan. Add onion and lamb or chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne or harissa, saffron and salt and pepper. Stir, then add 8 cups water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Add orzo and chickpeas and cook 15 minutes, until orzo is tender. Add cilantro and parsley. Taste and adjust salt and cayenne or harissa. Add dried mint. Cook for 5 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 206.4, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 11.7

Urziey soeft Camie bwoy
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I'm not a fan of Libyan cuisine, but I tried this soup and I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!


Kevin McKnight
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some shredded chicken to the soup and it was delicious.


TG GAMER
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I followed the recipe exactly but my soup turned out too watery. I think I added too much liquid.


Syed Falak abbas
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The soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add extra spices to give it some flavor.


Gulli Griesmaier
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This soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less harissa paste if you don't like spicy food.


Msawakhe Celumusa
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I made this soup for my Libyan friends and they loved it! They said it reminded them of home.


Umar Inam
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This soup is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Peter Ibiloye
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So flavorful and easy to make! I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and it was still delicious.


Taizivei Kaseke
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Amazing soup! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. My family loved it and asked for seconds.


Zahirul Haque
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This Libyan soup was a delightful culinary experience. The combination of spices and vegetables created a rich and flavorful broth, while the addition of pasta gave it a satisfying heartiness.