Shurpa Soup Recipe (Uzbek Lamb Soup)
Shurpa Soup Recipe brings together tender lamb, hearty root vegetables, and a burst of amazing flavor. This Uzbek Lamb Soup with Vegetables is great to cozy up to during the cold months but light enough to nourish and satisfy you year-round!
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, lard, or tallow
- 2 pounds boneless lamb meat cut into 1" chunks
- 3 quarts filtered water
- 4 russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sear: Heat the avocado oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in a single layer and sear it until browned on all sides. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot.
- Simmer: Pour in the filtered water and boil over high heat. Add salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves, reduce heat to medium, and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- Add: Add potatoes, carrots, and onions and cook for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Garnish: Add freshly chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Storage: Leftover shurpa soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a small saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop.
Helpful Tips:
- For proper searing: Use a thick-bottom pot like a Dutch oven or a heavy stainless steel pot to allow for proper searing.
- Cut uniform pieces: Whether lamb, potatoes, carrots or onions - ensure all ingredients are cut into equal size pieces for even cooking.
- For a clear broth: Skim the impurities with a slotted spoon as it cooks. You can also run the broth through a fine mesh sieve for a very clear broth.
- Make broth ahead: You can make the lamb broth ahead of time by cooking it in Instant Pot for 30 minutes using boneless lamb or 45 minutes using bone-in lamb.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1244mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3402IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg