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Sharba Libiya (Libyan Soup)
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Sharba Libiya (Libyan Soup)

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

625
Calories
28g
Protein
49g
Fat
22g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 11 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat not in our table 0
Ghee not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 to 1/3 lb. lamb meat cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup oil or "samn" (vegetable ghee)
  • one large onion
  • 1 table spoon tomato paste
  • 2 -3 tomatoes
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup orzo, salt, red pepper, Libyan spices (Hararat) or cinnamon

Directions

1

SautÈ the onion with meat in oil.

2

Add parsley and sautÈ until meet is brown.

3

Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, spices, and stir while sizzling.

4

Add enough water to cover meat, simmer on medium heat until meat is cooked.

5

Add more water if needed, and bring to a boil.

6

Add orzo, simmer until cooked.

7

Before serving, sprinkle crushed dried mint leaves, and squeeze fresh lemon juice to taste.

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Category:Libyan Recipes

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Category:Libyan Soups

Recipe sourced from fandom

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