This Persian lamb and lentil soup is so good, it will instantly make you feel better! If you like, serve it with a side plate of green onions, radishes, and herbs such as parsley, mint, and basil. Iranians serve a plate of fresh herbs as a side with many meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion , chopped
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 lamb shank , 1 pound
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 large carrot , chopped
- 0.5 cups green lentils
- 0.33 cups rice
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 0.5 cups chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 cups chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium lemon , juiced
Instructions
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1
Heat olive oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add lamb shank and sear until lightly browned on all sides, about 6 minutes total.
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Add the water, turmeric, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lamb is almost cooked, about 40 minutes.
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Add carrot, lentils, and rice. Cover and cook 20 minutes more. Stir in spinach, parsley, and cilantro. Cook over medium-low heat 10 minutes more.
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4
Remove lamb shank and let cool slightly. Separate meat from bone, shred it into medium pieces, and return it to the soup.
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5
Season with salt and additional black pepper as needed. Add lemon juice just before serving.
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