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.

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Questions

What is Shorbat Khodar?

A comforting North African vegetable soup spiced with cumin, turmeric, and coriander, finished with fresh lemon juice. This reference files it under North African soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How long does Shorbat Khodar take?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (20 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender."

How do I know when Shorbat Khodar is done?

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

Is Shorbat Khodar gluten-free?

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

How many calories are in Shorbat Khodar?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 6 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Serve it with

Saffron Vermicelli Rice (Seffa) side
Carrot and Cumin Salad salad
Loubia (Green Bean and Tomato Stew) side

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