The GREATEST Shurpa - Lamb/Beef and Vegetables Soup Recipe (Shorpa, Shurva, Shorpo, Shoorba, etc)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while turnips are often less expensive.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor, while canned are more convenient.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini provides a similar texture, while carrots are usually cheaper.

Chop the onions in semi circles.

Chop the tomatoes and carrot into medium pieces.

If adding beans, soak them in cold water mixed with 1 teaspoon of baking soda overnight.

Place the meat in a pot with cold water and start boiling on high flame; remove all the foam that forms until cooking is finished.

Once the meat is boiled for about 1 hour, add all the vegetables including the beans and continue simmering for another 3-5 hours.

After boiling, add the peeled potatoes and continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes until they are ready.

Season with salt, pepper, or vegeta to taste after adding the potatoes.

Remove all the ingredients onto a separate plate and chop some fresh onions on top, leaving the beans and broth in the pot.

Serve the soup while hot.

Cooking Techniques

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