MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB AND SPINACH SOUP
Versions of this are cooked in many parts of the Mediterranean area--Greece, West Asia and North Africa. Before juicing, I microwave the lemons about 20 seconds to increase the amount of juice. If you prefer, oregano can be substituted for the mint.
Provided by echo echo
Categories Lemon
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pan, saute the chopped onion in 2 Tbs oil until golden.
- Add the turmeric, split peas and 5 cups water; bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes.
- Combine the lamb and grated onion. Shape into walnut-sized balls with your hands.
- Add meatballs to the pan and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add the spinach, cover and simmer 20 more minutes.
- Mix rice flour with 1 cup cold water to make a smooth paste. Slowly add the paste to the pan, stirring constantly.
- Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper and cook over low heat 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, saute the garlic in 1 Tbsp oil in a small skillet until golden. Stir in mint and remove from heat.
- Remove the soup from the heat and stir a little bit into the beaten eggs, then stir the eggs back into the soup.
- Sprinkle the garlic and mint over the top of soup before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.8, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 168.6, Sodium 97.9, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4, Protein 16.8
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Damilola Ola
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very hearty.
James Ursino
[email protected]This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still very good.
W Simon
[email protected]This is the best lamb and spinach soup I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.
Rodulf Atuneku
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!
Vanikea Hester
[email protected]This soup is way too salty! I had to add a lot of water to dilute it.
Bad killer SA
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor.
TD gaming
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The lamb is so tender and the spinach adds a nice touch of flavor.
Buchay James
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a delicious and comforting lamb and spinach soup. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Middle Eastern cuisine.
Najeedah
[email protected]This soup is very flavorful, but it's also a bit heavy. I would recommend serving it with a side of bread or salad.
Mustafa Kharotai
[email protected]I made a few modifications to the recipe, but the soup still turned out great. I used ground lamb instead of lamb shoulder, and I added a bit more garlic and cumin.
KingMB XJ
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb and spinach.
kiddy Lgs
[email protected]This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and flavorful soup that will warm you up on a cold day.
Tufail khan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very hearty.
imran Ally
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I had some leftover roasted lamb from a previous meal, and this soup was the perfect way to use it up.
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[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.
mieke opperman
[email protected]This lamb and spinach soup is a delicious and comforting meal, perfect for a cold winter day. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the spinach adds a nice pop of color and nutrition.