
Soups
Sorpa (light lamb broth)
A clear, golden broth made with lamb, potatoes and onion, served with flatbread. A simple, nourishing dish, enjoyed as a starter or as a complete meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Quickly brown the lamb pieces in the oil in a large pot.
- Cover with cold water, bring to the boil and skim the surface carefully.
- Add the whole onions, the carrot, the bay leaf and the peppercorns, then simmer covered for 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Add the peeled potatoes cut into large chunks and cook for 20 minutes.
- Season to taste and remove the meat to serve separately.
- Ladle the broth into bowls and add the finely chopped fresh dill before serving.
Variations and tips
Beef version. Replace the lamb with beef shank, extending the cooking time by 20 minutes.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Kazakhstan
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