LIBYAN SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Lamb

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1/2 pound boneless lamb shoulder or dark chicken meat, finely chopped
4 medium-size ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 can (3 ounces) tomato paste
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or harissa or to taste
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup orzo, fine pearl barley or couscous
1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained (canned are fine)
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parley
1/2 tablespoon dried mint

Steps:

  • 1. 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 simmer and cook for 45 minutes. 2. Add orzo (or other grain) and chickpeas and cook 15 minutes until grain is tender. Add cilantro and parsley. Taste and adjust salt and cayenne or harissa. Add dried mint. Cook for 5 minutes, thn serve.

Mavumirizi Sulaiman
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This soup is a must-try for any fan of Libyan cuisine.


Nusrat Khan
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I can't wait to try this soup. It looks amazing!


Max Zaheer
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This soup is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


ZAIBA Doll
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Nancy Abdul Khalek
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This soup is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


old chips
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This soup was a lot of work to make and it didn't turn out very good. I wouldn't recommend it.


X_LucKYShoTZ LucKY
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Katleho Mokhothu
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This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less harissa next time.


Bukenya Eric
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I'm a big fan of Libyan food, and this soup did not disappoint. It's now one of my favorite recipes.


bhaaa 426
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of spices.


Sunita Bhandari
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I added some extra vegetables to this soup, like carrots and celery. It turned out great!


Isiah Brown
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lamb. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Juan Segovia
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I love how easy this soup is to make. Just throw everything in a pot and let it simmer. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


April Robinson
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This soup is hearty and filling, perfect for a cold winter day. The vegetables are tender and the broth is packed with flavor.


jp taylor
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this soup was surprisingly good. The spices really complemented the meat and the broth was very flavorful.


Amos Emanuel
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This Libyan soup was a delight! The flavors were rich and complex, and the lamb was fall-apart tender. I served it with some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth.