Shurpa - an Eastern European Lamb Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 lbs stewing lamb, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
1 cup chopped onion
9 cups beef 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 1/2-inch dice
2 large green bell peppers, cored, seeded , and cut into strips
1 1/2 lbs ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 small dried hot peppers or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp coriander seed, crushed
1 (16 oz) can chickpeas, well drained
salt , to taste
2 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish )

Directions:

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 more.
Spoon off all the fat from the pot, then add the stock, and bring to a boll. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 1-1/4 hours.
Refrigerate the soup, uncovered, until the fat rises to the surface, about 40 minutes. Skim the fat away.
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.
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.
Serve the soup garnished with plenty of cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	260.08 Kcal (1089 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.49g	18%
Cholesterol	55.28mg	18%
Sodium	813.14mg	34%
Potassium	801.57mg	17%
Total Carbs	13.59g	5%
Sugars	6.16g	25%
Dietary Fiber	2.76g	11%
Protein	24.3g	49%
Vitamin C	49.7mg	83%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	14.7mg	81%
Calcium	53.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	46.92 Kcal (196 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.07g	18%
Cholesterol	9.97mg	18%
Sodium	146.68mg	34%
Potassium	144.59mg	17%
Total Carbs	2.45g	5%
Sugars	1.11g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	11%
Protein	4.38g	49%
Vitamin C	9mg	83%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	30%
Iron	2.6mg	81%
Calcium	9.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.6

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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