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Thick and Hearty Lamb Soup
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Thick and Hearty Lamb Soup

16 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

891
Calories
58g
Protein
52g
Fat
50g
Carbs

Counts 16 of 18 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 16 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Beef 100g cooked 250
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Turnip 1 medium (122g) 34
Green Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Plum 1 medium (66g) 30
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Seed not in our table 0
Coriander 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

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds stewing lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 9 cups Beef Stock, or canned broth
  • 1 large purple turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into l/2 inch dice
  • 2 large green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh, ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 small hot dried chili peppers
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1 can (16 ounces) chick-peas, well drained
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar, or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a heavy soup pot over high heat. Add the lamb and brown lightly, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the onions and continue to cook until the lamb is thoroughly browned and the onions are softened and colored, about 7 minutes

2

Spoon off all the fat from the pot, then add the stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 11/4 hours.

3

Refrigerate the soup, uncovered, until the fat rises to the surface, about 40 minutes. Skim the fat away.

4

Bring the soup to a boil over medium heat and add the turnip, zucchini, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, cumin seeds, chilis, and coriander. Cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Add the chick-peas and cook for 10 minutes more.

5

Remove the chili peppers from the soup and add salt and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Taste and add more salt and vinegar, if desired. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

6

Serve the soup garnished with plenty of cilantro.

7

Serves 6 to 8

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