Name: Authentic Aş (Azerbaijani Lamb and Chickpea Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Azerbaijan
Ingredients: 5 lbs (700g) lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 large onion, finely diced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lamb fat; 6 cups water or low-sodium lamb broth; 1 teaspoon ground saffron threads (or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric for color if saffron is unavailable); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

Aş 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

A hearty soup made with lamb, chickpeas, and rice, often seasoned with saffron and herbs.

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