Kharcho Recipe | Georgian Beef Walnut Soup | Суп Xарчо

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar texture, while peanuts are more budget-friendly.

sour plum

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity, while vinegar is often more accessible.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can reduce preservatives, while canned options are economical.

Cut beef fillet into small bite-sized pieces

Add beef to a pot with cold water and cook on low heat for 1.5 hours

Remove any unwanted bits from the broth

Smash walnuts with a rolling pin

In a different pan, add oil and chopped onion and fry for 5-7 minutes

Add spices and crushed walnuts to the onions and mix

Add chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes

Wash white rice a few times to remove starch

Add bay leaves and peppercorns to the beef broth along with the washed rice

Add the nut, onion, and tomato mixture to the pot

Squeeze lemon juice and add fresh greens

When the soup reaches boiling point, turn down the heat and add fresh garlic

Leave to cook for another 10 minutes on low heat

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