Shorbat Khodar

Name: Shorbat Khodar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups carrots, diced; 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced; 2 cups zucchini, diced; 1 cup green peas; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A comforting North African vegetable soup spiced with cumin, turmeric, and coriander, finished with fresh lemon juice.

50 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups carrots, diced
2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
2 cups zucchini, diced
1 cup green peas
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
6 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

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

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 1/2 tsp ground turmeric for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 2 cups diced carrots, 2 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes, and 2 cups diced zucchini, stirring to coat in the spices.
5

Pour in 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, then bring the liquid to a boil.
6

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7

Stir in 1 cup green peas and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
8

Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Questions

How long does Shorbat Khodar 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 Khodar?

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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