Name: Authentic Saudi Shorba (Lentil and Vegetable Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils (masoor), rinsed; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1/4 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Shorba 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A hearty and flavorful soup, often made with lentils, vegetables, and spices.

Soup Lentils

Made with

Lentils vegetables spices

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