MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB AND SPINACH SOUP
Versions of this are cooked in many parts of the Mediterranean area--Greece, West Asia and North Africa. Before juicing, I microwave the lemons about 20 seconds to increase the amount of juice. If you prefer, oregano can be substituted for the mint.
Provided by echo echo
Categories Lemon
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pan, saute the chopped onion in 2 Tbs oil until golden.
- Add the turmeric, split peas and 5 cups water; bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes.
- Combine the lamb and grated onion. Shape into walnut-sized balls with your hands.
- Add meatballs to the pan and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add the spinach, cover and simmer 20 more minutes.
- Mix rice flour with 1 cup cold water to make a smooth paste. Slowly add the paste to the pan, stirring constantly.
- Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper and cook over low heat 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, saute the garlic in 1 Tbsp oil in a small skillet until golden. Stir in mint and remove from heat.
- Remove the soup from the heat and stir a little bit into the beaten eggs, then stir the eggs back into the soup.
- Sprinkle the garlic and mint over the top of soup before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.8, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 168.6, Sodium 97.9, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4, Protein 16.8
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Jiger Jani
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I thought this soup was great! The lamb was very tender and the soup was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
iiicy_lilalex
[email protected]This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of lamb and spinach. It was also very easy to make.
Ihtsham Ali
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The lamb was so tender and the soup was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Seidu Jelilu
[email protected]This Middle Eastern lamb and spinach soup was absolutely delicious! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the chickpeas and the lemon juice. It really brightened up the dish. I will d