The simplest, most delicious and cheapest Tajik shurpa/ Шурбои очаги/ Летняя таджикская шурпа

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: parsnips

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Cut lamb into chunks and heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Brown the lamb pieces until they are golden on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.

Add diced potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers to the pot.

Season with cumin, black pepper, salt, and bay leaves.

Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste and add fresh herbs just before serving.

Serve hot with bread on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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