Name: Authentic Afghan Shorba
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 5 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (or 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 large tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 8 cups water or beef/lamb broth; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

Shorba Afghanistan

A hearty soup made with lamb, chickpeas, and aromatic spices, typically served with bread.

Afghanistan soup

Made with

lamb chickpeas onions tomatoes

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