How to Make Moroccan Chorba

Name: How to Make Moroccan Chorba
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 pound lamb loin chops; 2 medium onions, finely minced; 3 carrots, thinly sliced; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 3 medium potatoes, chopped; 2 turnips, chopped; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped very finely; 10 cups water; 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and crushed; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, or garbanzos (soaked overnight); 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon saffron; 1/4 cup lemon juice

A flavorful Moroccan tomato-based chorba soup features lentils, vegetables, and a burst of exotic spices.

⭐ 3.8 (17 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 45 minTotal: 65 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Entree Lunch

Cuisine Tags:

Middle Eastern

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Instructions

Start boiling 10 cups of water in a large saucepan with meat and all vegetables except tomatoes.
Once boiling, stir in tomatoes and tomato paste.
Add chickpeas, spices, and lemon juice, then stir.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes until the meat and chickpeas are cooked through.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 565 kcal

Carbohydrate: 64 g

Cholesterol: 69 mg

Fiber: 12 g

Protein: 36 g

Saturated Fat: 8 g

Sodium: 356 mg

Sugar: 14 g

Fat: 20 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g