Bushala - Iraqi Assyrian Healthy Yogurt Soup

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat, while beef is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quick to cook, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is often less costly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs provide flavor without the cost of fresh.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots; cook for 5 minutes.

Add diced potatoes and chickpeas to the pot.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients; add bay leaves and salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until lamb is tender and flavors meld.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving with fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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