Doro Shorba | Ethiopian Chicken Soup | Amharic Recipes - Ethiopian Food

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the spice blend while being more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option, while bouillon is budget-friendly.

lemons

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Start by introducing the dish, Doro Shorba, and the ingredients needed.

Use chicken legs for the soup, which can be used whole or cut into pieces.

Add pasta to the soup if desired.

Chop and prepare the vegetables: onion, garlic, carrot, potato, tomato, and green pepper.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add the chicken legs to the pot and brown them slightly.

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

Add the chopped carrot, potato, tomato, and green pepper to the pot.

Season the soup with salt and any other desired spices.

Let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

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