Shorbat Banadura

Name: Shorbat Banadura
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

A comforting Middle Eastern tomato soup simmered with rice, garlic, and subtle warm spices. It offers a light yet flavorful broth perfect for a quick meal.

35 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
28 oz crushed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Pour in 28 oz crushed tomatoes and 4 cups vegetable broth, stirring well to combine.
5

Add 1/4 cup rinsed long-grain white rice, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
6

Bring soup to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until rice is tender.

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Questions

What is Shorbat Banadura?

A comforting Middle Eastern tomato soup simmered with rice, garlic, and subtle warm spices. It offers a light yet flavorful broth perfect for a quick meal. This reference files it under Middle Eastern soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Shorbat Banadura is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until rice is tender.

Is Shorbat Banadura gluten-free?

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

How many calories are in Shorbat Banadura?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 140 calories, with 3 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Shorbat Banadura keep?

Refrigerate Shorbat Banadura for 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. The rice will go on swelling in the broth; for the best texture on day two, store that part separately or cook it fresh.

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