ShorwaBeef and Vegetable Soup
Shorwa is an Afghan-style soup in which beef, onion, tomato, carrots, and potatoes simmer into a clear, savory broth. The meat should be cooked until fully tender before serving.
Prep
25m
Cook
1h 55m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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- 800gBeef Shank (cut into large pieces)
- 180gOnion (finely chopped)
- 10gGarlic (finely chopped)
- 250gTomato (chopped)
- 200gCarrot (cut into chunks)
- 300gPotato (cut into chunks)
- 30mlVegetable Oil
- 2.2lWater
- 12gSalt
- 4gCumin Powder
- 4gCoriander Powder
- 2gTurmeric Powder
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 20gFresh Coriander (finely chopped)
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Method
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- 01
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
- 02
Add the beef shank and brown it on several sides. Stir in the garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, and salt.
- 03
Add the water and bring the soup to a boil, skimming the surface if needed.
- 04
Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook until the beef shank begins to turn tender.
- 05
Add the tomato, carrot, and potato and continue simmering until the meat is fully tender and the vegetables are soft.
- 06
Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- 07
Serve the soup hot with fresh coriander scattered over the top.
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