Azerbaijani Kufta Bozbash | Authentic Village-Style Meatball Soup Recipe

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

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

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine can be less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs offer convenience and longer shelf life, while frozen herbs are often more affordable.

Wash the minced meat and chickpeas, then put them in a pot with water and let them cook.

Chop the onions and potatoes.

Add bay leaves and dried hot peppers to the pot with onions.

Wash the rice and add it to a glass bowl with minced meat, chopped onions, salt, and spices; knead the mixture.

Form meatballs from the minced meat mixture.

Add the meatballs to the pot, close the lid, and let them cook.

Chop the potatoes and add them to the pot along with the meat and chickpeas.

Add turmeric powder and let the soup cook until ready.

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