hearty and delicious Iraqi turnip soup recipe | شوربة حامض شلغم

turnips

🥗Healthier: rutabagas

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Rutabagas are similar in texture and flavor, while potatoes are more economical.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth can be healthier, while seasoned water is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and cheaper than canned chickpeas.

Chop one onion finely.

Peel and quarter the turnips.

Heat a large pot on high heat and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Add the quartered turnips to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Slice the swiss chard and add it on top of the turnips and onions without mixing.

Cover the pot and let the chard wilt down for about 10 minutes.

Rinse the rice and add it to the pot.

Season with salt, black pepper, and a quarter teaspoon of turmeric.

Add about 6 to 7 cups of boiled water to the pot and mix everything together.

Bring to a boil, then cover and let it boil for about 20 minutes until the turnips are softened.

Add about 1.5 cups of cooked chickpeas to the pot and mix.

Cover and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and adjust seasoning to taste.

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