MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SOUP (CHORBA)

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From Eating Well magazine, October 2008..."Chorba is Morocco's answer to minestrone. It's hearty with chunks of beef or lamb, plenty of vegetables and a bit of pasta. Turmeric gives the broth a rich, golden-orange color."

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 2 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 lb beef stew meat (such as chuck) or 1 lb lamb stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1/2 thick cubes (shoulder or leg)
6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth or 6 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 small turnips, peeled and diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, leaves included, thinly sliced
1 pinch saffron thread
12 sprigs flat leaf parsley, plus more leaves for garnish
8 sprigs fresh cilantro, plus more leaves for garnish
1 large zucchini, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 ounces angel hair pasta (capellini, broken into small pieces, about 1/2 cup) or 2 ounces orzo pasta, preferably whole-wheat
1 -2 teaspoon kosher sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and turmeric; stir to coat.
  • Add meat and cook. stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add broth (or water), tomatoes and their juice, turnips, carrots, celery and saffron.
  • Tie parsley and cilantro sprigs together with kitchen string and add to the pot.
  • Bring the soup to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce to a simmer.
  • Cook until the meat is tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini and cook, covered, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add pasta and cook until soft, 4 to 10 minutes, depending on the type of pasta.
  • Discard the parsley and cilantro sprigs. Season with salt (start with 1 teaspoon if you're using beef broth; add more if you're using water) and pepper.
  • Serve sprinkled with parsley and/or cilantro leaves, if desired.

Diana Perez
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This is the best vegetable soup I've ever had! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Aaron Lewis
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rauf Siddique
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I love how this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


Malepe Charlotte
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy lunch. It's also very healthy and filling.


Bailey Nicholson
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's a great way to get your vegetables in.


Leon Stackhouse
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This soup is a good starting point, but I think it needs some more flavor. I'm going to try adding some more spices next time.


Yogesh Kumar
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This soup is okay, but it's not as good as I was hoping it would be. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Sazia Sohani
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I was disappointed with this soup. It didn't have much flavor and the vegetables were overcooked.


Shamim Raja128
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler vegetable soup recipe next time.


BELINDA NERI
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out bland and watery. I think I might have added too much water.


Kamran Ansari
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with nutrients and it tastes great.


Aros Aros
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I love the vibrant colors of this soup. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it right away.


Eliezer moses
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mpho Malope
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


James T Bowden
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and warming, and the spices give it a nice kick.


Kristi D Blackwell abnormal paranormal
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I'm not a big fan of vegetable soup, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very filling.


Nwankwo Monica
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The soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some yogurt.


Wanmai Taiharn
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped zucchini and bell pepper and it was delicious.


Rakib Vai Rakib Vai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so good that I had two bowls!


Peter Kyunuve
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This Moroccan vegetable soup is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The combination of vegetables, spices, and herbs creates a rich and satisfying broth.


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