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Shorba bil Lahm (Libyan Meat Soup)

Name: Shorba bil Lahm (Libyan Meat Soup)
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Soups & curries
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 500 grams (1 lb) boneless lamb or beef, cut into small cubes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (adjust according to spice preference); Salt to taste; Pepper, to taste; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 liter (4 cups) vegetable broth or beef broth; Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Shorba bil lahm is a comforting and hearty meat soup popular in Libyan cuisine. It is flavorful and broth-based, packed with tender pieces of meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices. It is often enjoyed as a satisfying meal on its own or as a starter to a larger feast.

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Ingredients

Makes

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
500 grams (1 lb) boneless lamb or beef, cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (adjust according to spice preference)
Salt to taste
Pepper, to taste
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 liter (4 cups) vegetable broth or beef broth
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Ingredients for 6 servings (2.4 kg) · the original recipe

Method

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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2
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant.
3
Add the diced lamb or beef cubes to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
4
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute to toast the spices.
5
Add the chopped carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes to the pot, and stir well to combine with the meat and spices.
6
Pour in the vegetable broth or beef broth, and bring the soup to a boil.
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7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together.
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8
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.

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