
Soups
Shorgoghal (şorğoğal)
A thick Azerbaijani soup made with vegetables and meat, flavored with tomato and saffron. A comforting dish of home cooking, often made in large quantities.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Base
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the meat into pieces and brown it in the oil in a large casserole for 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced onions and let them soften for 5 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and paprika.
- Pour in the water, bring to a boil and skim the surface.
- Add the diced tomatoes, sliced carrots and chickpeas, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes and bell pepper, then continue cooking for 20 minutes.
- Steep the saffron in a spoonful of hot water and pour it into the soup at the end of cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with fresh herbs.
Variations and tips
Beef version. Replace the lamb with braising beef for a more robust flavor.
More ideas
Original Ecomely recipe.

Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan