Khoresht Gheimeh Soup

Name: Khoresht Gheimeh Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 1 lb leg of lamb, cubed; 1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 dried limes, pierced; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 6 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup shoestring potato fries, fried

A comforting Persian split pea soup featuring tender lamb simmered in a warm tomato broth laced with dried limes and finished with crispy fried potatoes.

70 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

PersianSoupStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 lb leg of lamb, cubed
1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed
1 yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 dried limes, pierced
0.5 tsp ground turmeric
0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
6 cups beef broth
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup shoestring potato fries, fried

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and saute 1 diced yellow onion until translucent.
2

Add 1 lb cubed leg of lamb, 0.5 tsp ground turmeric, and 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon, browning the meat until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 F.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4

Add 1 cup rinsed yellow split peas, 2 pierced dried limes, and 6 cups beef broth, bringing the soup to a simmer.
5

Cover and simmer for 45 minutes until split peas are tender.
6

Serve hot topped with crisp 1 cup fried shoestring potato fries.

Questions

How long does Khoresht Gheimeh Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Khoresht Gheimeh Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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