الشربة الليبية/الشربة العربية الليبية/ libyan soup/ orzo soup

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are nutritious and often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is healthier.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach offers nutrients while dried herbs are cost-effective.

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 carrots and celery, cooking for 5 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add drained chickpeas, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 45 minutes, until lamb is tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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