Name: Authentic Afghan Shorwa (Meat and Vegetable Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 5 lbs (700g) lamb shoulder or beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 8 cups (2 liters) water or beef/lamb broth; 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

Shorwa Afghanistan

Hearty meat and vegetable soup, often made with lamb, potatoes, and herbs.

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