Instant Pot Recipe - Afghan Cow's Foot Soup - Shorwa e Pacha

sheep head

🥗Healthier: chicken head

💰Cheaper: pork head

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

sheep trotters

🥗Healthier: beef trotters

💰Cheaper: pork trotters

Beef trotters are a good substitute with similar texture.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without extra calories.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add 2 tablespoons of oil.

Add 2 chopped onions and sauté until fragrant.

Add 6 cloves of minced garlic and sauté briefly.

Add 1 cow foot to the pot and sauté for a few minutes.

Add 6 cups of water and 1 bouillon cube to the pot.

Add 2 bay leaves and some black pepper to the mixture.

Seal the Instant Pot and set it to cook for 40 minutes under pressure.

After cooking, taste the broth and adjust salt as needed.

Add cooked chickpeas to the pot before serving.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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