
Soups
Chorbet Burghul (bulgur soup)
A thick, hearty soup made with fine bulgur, tomatoes and pieces of lamb or beef simmered with spices. A comforting winter dish, typical of Syrian family cooking, which can be served on its own as a complete meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Brown the meat pieces in the olive oil over high heat until golden on all sides.
- Add the sliced onion and let it soften for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the hot stock, season with spices and simmer covered for 40 minutes.
- Add the fine bulgur and cook for 15 minutes over low heat, stirring from time to time.
- Check the texture: the soup should be thick, add water if needed.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve piping hot.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with cooked chickpeas, added along with the bulgur.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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