Sho‘rva (Lamb and Vegetable Soup)
SoupUzbekistan

Sho‘rvaLamb and Vegetable Soup

A clear Uzbek lamb soup with potatoes, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. Sho‘rva varies by region and is commonly served very hot.

Prep

20m

Cook

1h 30m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
514kcal

Calories

45g

Protein

21g

Fat

35g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4
  • 800g
    Lamb Shank (cut into large pieces)
  • 450g
    Potato (peeled and cut into large chunks)
  • 200g
    Carrot (cut into thick slices)
  • 200g
    Onion (thickly sliced)
  • 250g
    Tomato (cut into chunks)
  • 150g
    Green Bell Pepper (cut into strips)
  • 10g
    Garlic (lightly crushed)
  • 2pcs
    Bay Leaf
  • 3g
    Black Pepper (coarsely ground)
  • 10g
    Salt
  • 2l
    Water
  • 15g
    Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Place the lamb shank in a pot with the water and bring it slowly to a boil. Skim the surface until the broth is clear.

  2. 02

    Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt. Lower the heat and simmer gently until the lamb begins to soften.

  3. 03

    Add the carrot and potato and continue simmering until both are nearly tender.

  4. 04

    Add the tomato and green bell pepper and cook until the vegetables are soft but still hold their shape and the broth tastes rounded and aromatic.

  5. 05

    Taste the broth and adjust with a little more salt if needed.

  6. 06

    Serve the soup hot with the fresh parsley scattered over the top.

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