Soup
Sharba Libiya

Sharba Libiya

Libya

80Minutes
EasyLevel
5Serves
8Steps
About

Libya's signature Ramadan soup, a warmly spiced tomato and lamb broth thick with orzo pasta, chickpeas and a shower of fresh mint and parsley.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle
Ingredients
Lamb, cubed400 g
Onion1
Tomato paste3 tbsp
Tomatoes, grated2
Orzo (bird's tongue) pasta¾ cup
Chickpeas, soaked½ cup
Bzar (Libyan mixed spice) or cinnamon and turmeric1 tbsp
Dried mint1 tbsp
Parsley, choppedhandful
Lemon1
Olive oil4 tbsp
Salt and black pepperto taste

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