Tajik Soup Shoorba آش شوربا shurpa Шурпа Шурбо Sho'rva מרק בוכרי

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lighter and often less expensive than beef.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are nutritious and quicker to cook.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds flavor and is healthier.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add cubed meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add chopped tomatoes, garlic, and spices, then reduce heat to simmer.

Incorporate diced potatoes and chickpeas, cooking until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Add herbs and bay leaves, simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

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