Afghan Shorwa Birinj: Hearty Rice Soup
A flavorful and comforting Afghan rice soup, perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe features tender lamb or chicken, aromatic rice, and vibrant vegetables.
Equipment Needed
- Soup Pot
Ingredients
- 0.50 cupShort-grain Rice(Use basmati rice for a more fragrant soup.)
- 4.00 ozLamb or Chicken(Can be substituted with tofu for a vegetarian option.)
- 0.25 cupVegetable Oil(Use olive oil for a healthier option.)
- 0.25 cupFresh Dill(Fresh parsley can be used as a substitute.)
- 1.00 mediumTomato(Use diced tomatoes for convenience.)
- 1.00 mediumPotato(Yukon Gold potatoes work well.)
- 1.00 mediumCarrot(Use peeled and chopped carrots.)
- 1.00 mediumFresh Onion(Use chopped onions.)
- Salt and Pepper(Season to taste.)
Instructions
Dice potatoes, carrots, and onion. Chop dill and tomato. Cut meat into small pieces.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Heat oil in a pot, add onions and meat. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until softened.
Estimated time: 8 minutes
Add rice and 4 cups of water to the pot.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Stir in chopped dill and vegetables.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Estimated time: 35 minutes
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Serve hot with fresh naan bread.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Garnish with extra fresh dill, if desired.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
For a richer flavor, add a bay leaf during the simmering process.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve with a side of yogurt or raita for a refreshing contrast.
Estimated time: 1 minutes