Sharba (Libyan soup) | |
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Image: Morsels and Musings | |
Servings: | Serves 4 |
Calories per serving: | 329 |
Ready in: | 1 hour 10 minutes |
Prep. time: | 10 minutes |
Cook time: | 1 hour |
Difficulty: | |
Recipe author: | JuliaBalbilla |
First published: | 17th January 2013 |
This famous Libyan soup includes pasta, which reflects the Italian influence on the cuisine of Libya.
Ingredients
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- 125 g lamb, sliced into small pieces
- 60 ml oil or 4 tablespoons smen
- 1 large onion, chopped
- ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato purée
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- Salt and chilli powder, to taste
- 2 teaspoons baharat
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 80 g orzo
- Dried mint leaves, crumbled, to garnish
Method
- Heat the smen or oil in a pan and fry the onion and lamb until the lamb is browned all over and the onion is soft and lightly golden.
- Stir in the parsley, then add the tomatoes, tomato purée, salt and spices.
- Fry for about 4 minutes, or until the spices release their aroma, stirring constantly, then add just enough water to cover the contents of the pan.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
- Add more water, as desired, then stir in the orzo.
- Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the pasta is tender (about 12 minutes).
- Stir in the lemon juice then ladle into bowls and garnish with dried mint leaves
Serving suggestions
Serve with bread.
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