LIBYAN SOUP

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Make and share this Libyan Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 lb boneless lamb shoulder or 1/2 lb dark chicken meat, finely chopped
4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
0.5 (3 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste) or 1/2 teaspoon harissa (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fine pearl barley or 1/2 cup couscous
1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained (canned are fine)
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro leaf
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 tablespoon dried mint

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a four-quart casserole or saucepan. Add onion and lamb or chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne or harissa, saffron and salt and pepper. Stir, then add 8 cups water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Add orzo and chickpeas and cook 15 minutes, until orzo is tender. Add cilantro and parsley. Taste and adjust salt and cayenne or harissa. Add dried mint. Cook for 5 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 206.4, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 11.7

Henry Okolo
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This soup is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. I love the combination of lamb and vegetables, and the broth is rich and flavorful.


Fareed Don
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover lamb, and it's also a great soup to make ahead of time.


Tovia Christian
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.


Colton Setzer
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was flavorful and hearty, and I loved the combination of lamb and vegetables.


Safiyah Jamila Ahmed Sorio
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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. Overall, it was a good soup and I would make it again.


magar love
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover lamb. I added some extra vegetables to the soup, such as carrots and celery, and it turned out great.


Ogadimma Chibuike
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the soup had a nice厚度.


Obinna Edochie
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This soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of lamb and vegetables, and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again!


Hassan Kamran
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I've never had Libyan food before, but this soup was a great introduction. It was flavorful and comforting, and I loved the way the spices complemented each other.


Isaiah Stennett
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This Libyan soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the soup was hearty and filling. I especially loved the combination of spices, which gave the soup a unique and memorable flavor.