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.

Questions

How long does Shorbat Banadura 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 Shorbat Banadura?

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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