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Khoresht Gheimeh Soup

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

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Questions

What is Khoresht Gheimeh Soup?

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. This reference files it under Persian soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 70 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Khoresht Gheimeh Soup reach?

For Khoresht Gheimeh Soup, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is Khoresht Gheimeh Soup gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Khoresht Gheimeh Soup is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How much protein is in Khoresht Gheimeh Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 32 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 9 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

How long does Khoresht Gheimeh Soup keep?

Refrigerate Khoresht Gheimeh Soup for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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