Description
Lamb Shawarma Chickpea Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender lamb, creamy chickpeas, and a medley of aromatic spices. This soup is the perfect blend of comfort and flavor, making it ideal for cozy dinners or special gatherings. Each spoonful is a delightful experience that will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless lamb shoulder, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until golden brown.
- Add the diced lamb shoulder to the pot and sear until browned on all sides.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper until lamb is coated in spices.
- Pour in the drained chickpeas and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes until the lamb is tender.
- Just before serving, add fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg