Indulge in the Culinary Delights of Red Kubbeh Soup, a Vibrant Dish Steeped in Iraqi Culture:
Originating from the heart of Iraq, Red Kubbeh Soup is a vibrant and flavorful dish that embodies the culinary heritage of the region. This traditional soup is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender kubbeh dumplings immersed in a rich and aromatic broth. The kubbeh, made from a mixture of bulgur wheat, minced meat, and spices, offers a delightful contrast to the silky smooth broth, which is infused with the vibrant flavors of tomatoes, garlic, and a blend of Middle Eastern spices. As you savor each spoonful, you'll discover a harmonious blend of tangy, savory, and aromatic notes that dance on your palate. This article presents two variations of the beloved Red Kubbeh Soup: a classic version and a vegetarian alternative, ensuring that everyone can partake in this culinary journey.
RED KUBBEH SOUP
Kubbeh is a small pocket of dough that is stuffed with ground beef. Kubbeh for soup is usually boiled, whereas Kubbeh served on a platter is fried. Grocery stores in Israel and increasingly in the United States offer frozen packages of Kubbeh that are ready to drop into a vegetable soup. Enjoy this traditional recipe for kosher Kubbeh Soup, or Marak Kubbeh in Hebrew. I found MirJ has a great Kubbeh recipe, Recipe #26755 or you can use frozen store bought kubbeh. If you are counting calories add 260 calories per Kubbeh ball
Provided by Abba Gimel
Categories Clear Soup
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a skillet. Saute the onion until transparent. Add the tomato paste slowly and heat through.
- Fill a soup pot with 2 1/2 liters (10 cups) of water. Stir in the tomato and onion mixture from the skillet and vegetables.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add the spices and Kubbeh.
- Turn down the flame, and cook, partially covered, for another 20-30 minutes.
RED BEAN SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, salt, cayenne, black pepper, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted. Add the stock and beans, stirring to mix well. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is smooth and creamy, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Just before serving, add the sherry, green onions, parsley, and hot sauce. Remove the bay leaves.
- Serve hot in soup bowls.
IRANIAN BEET, PLUM AND CELERY SOUP WITH KUBBEH (MEAT DUMPLINGS)
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix semolina or farina and 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt in a bowl. Gradually add about 1 cup hot water, mixing with a fork until the consistency of Play-Doh. If necessary add a bit more water. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
- Dice one onion. In large pot, heat oil and add diced onion and garlic. Sauté until golden. Add celery root, beets and plums or apricots. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Add 6 cups of water, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until beets are tender, about 15 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon sugar.
- In food processor, combine remaining onions, celery leaves and parsley or cilantro. Pulse until finely chopped but not puréed and transfer to a large bowl. Add beef, black pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well with fingers.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and knead again until pliable. With wet hands, take a walnut-size portion of dough and flatten it as thinly as possible in your palm. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of meat mixture in center. Completely enclose meat in dough and roll it into a ball between your hands to seal. Keeping your hands wet, repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Bring soup to a boil and gently add dumplings. They will sink. Cover and simmer gently until cooked through, about 30 minutes, adding water if soup becomes too thick. Add more lemon juice and sugar if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with mint, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 395 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RED BEAN STEW
Hungarian gulyas (goulash) is the inspiration here, but this one is a vegetable dish. It has a deep, rich flavor redolent of paprika, garlic, lots of sweet peppers and onions. I like to serve this with noodles, or over thick slices of country bread. Note that soaking the beans is not absolutely necessary, but I find that they cook more evenly and have a more uniform, pillowy texture if I do.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Drain the beans through a strainer set over a bowl. Place the beans in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Measure the soaking water in the bowl, and add enough water to it to measure 2 1/2 quarts. Add this to the pot with the beans, turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil. Skim off any foam and/or bean skins.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onions, carrots and peppers. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add 2 of the garlic cloves and continue to cook for another minute or so, until the garlic is fragrant. Season to taste with salt, add another tablespoon of oil and add the paprika. Cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes, until the vegetables are well coated with paprika and the mixture is aromatic. Add a ladleful of simmering water from the beans to the pan, stir with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to deglaze, then stir this mixture into the beans. Add the tomato paste and bay leaf, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
- Add the oregano, the remaining garlic cloves, salt to taste, cayenne, vinegar and sugar, and continue to simmer for another hour. The beans should be thoroughly tender and the broth thick and fragrant. Taste and adjust salt, and add more cayenne if desired. For a thicker stew, strain out 1 heaped cup of beans with a little liquid and purée. Stir back into the stew.
- Just before serving, stir in the parsley. Serve over noodles or thick slices of country bread, topping each portion with a large dollop of drained yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 334, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 22 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 371 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your soup. Look for fresh, ripe vegetables and high-quality meat.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the meatballs to the soup, make sure not to overcrowd the pot. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
- Season the soup to taste: Taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for red kubbeh soup include fresh herbs, yogurt, and pita bread.
Conclusion:
Red kubbeh soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lamb or beef. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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