Shorba Soup

18 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cubed
  • 1 yellow onion, grated
  • 1/2 zucchini, grated
  • 1/2 small potato, grated
  • 1/2 celery rib, halved chopped
  • 1 carrot, halved chopped
  • 1/4 cup canned chick-peas
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint
  • lemon slice

Directions

  1. 1
    Put chicken, onion, zucchini, potato, celery, carrot, salt, pepper, cinnamon, paprika, tomato paste, oil, chick-peas and 1/2 cup of water in a large pot.
  2. 2
    Cover and saute over low heat for 20 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the rest of the water, bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add pasta and chickpeas (if using canned). Cook for 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add parsley and mint.
  6. 6
    Serve with lemon slices.

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