A hearty clear broth soup of slow-simmered lamb on the bone with large chunks of potato, carrot, tomato, and bell pepper, fragrant with cumin and fresh herbs.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: deep ceramic bowl
Garnishes: fresh dill, cilantro, black pepper
Accompaniments: lepyoshka bread
Instructions
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1
Place lamb on the bone in a large pot with cold water, bring to a boil, skim all foam thoroughly, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
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Add quartered onion, cumin seeds, salt, and black pepper, then simmer uncovered for one hour until the lamb is nearly tender.
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3
Add carrots and potatoes, continue simmering for twenty minutes until vegetables are halfway cooked but still hold their shape.
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4
Add tomatoes and bell pepper, simmer fifteen more minutes until all vegetables are tender and the broth is rich and golden.
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5
Remove lamb, slice the meat off the bone and return the chunks to the pot, discarding the bones and any excess fat.
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6
Ladle into deep bowls, ensuring each serving has generous meat and vegetables, then shower with chopped fresh dill and cilantro.
Did You Know?
Uzbek cooks judge a shurpa by its clarity — a truly skilled cook produces a crystal-clear golden broth despite hours of simmering.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- large heavy pot
- ladle
- skimmer
Garnishing
fresh dill, cilantro, black pepper
Accompaniments
lepyoshka bread
The Story Behind Shurpa
Shurpa is one of the oldest soups in Central Asian cuisine, dating to the nomadic era when herders slow-cooked tough cuts of lamb over open fires. The large-cut vegetables reflect a time when knives were scarce and ingredients were added whole to communting pots.
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