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Shorba (Lamb and Peanut Soup)

Shorba (Lamb and Peanut Soup) in a bowl
Makes: 8 Servings

A hearty and delightful stew to warm your family's table. Enjoy this cozy stew with a grapefruit or orange for dessert.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds lamb bones (or lean beef ribs)
  • 8 cups water (2 quarts)
  • salt (2 teaspoons, optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups onions, slightly chopped
  • 1/2 pound carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (3-4 medium carrots or 12 baby carrots)
  • 1 cabbage, cut into small wedges
  • 3 cups string beans, trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
  • 4 tablespoons peanut butter (1/4 cup)
  • 1 lemon, juiced (approximately 3 tablespoons)
  • cooked rice (1/2 cup, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a 6-quart saucepan, simmer bones in 2 quarts of water and 2 teaspoons of salt (optional) for one hour.
  3. Add onions, carrots, cabbage, string beans, and garlic.
  4. Simmer for one hour until vegetables are thoroughly cooked.
  5. Remove lamb bones and purée the mixture.
  6. Add 4 tablespoons peanut butter thinned with lemon juice.
  7. Add cooked rice (optional).
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Shorba is a Sudanese dish based around lamb. In Sudan, lamb bones commonly are used to flavor the soup-like dish.

Learn more about:

Source:

North Dakota Food and Culture: A Taste of World Cuisine
North Dakota State University Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (365g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 270
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 52 mg
Sodium 116 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 95 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 613 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 270
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 52 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 95 mg
Potassium 613 mg
Sodium 116 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 56 mg
Phosphorus 197 mg
Selenium 18 mg
Zinc 4 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 235 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.6 mg
Vitamin B12 1.1 mcg
Vitamin C 44 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 105 mcg
Folate 72 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 77 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 2 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1 1/4 cups

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