Description
A wholesome and hearty Lamb & Chickpea Soup featuring tender lamb leg steak, green lentils, chickpeas, and a blend of warming spices. This nutritious soup is cooked on the stovetop to create a comforting meal perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
- 1 onion, halved and sliced
- 2 carrots, diced (170g)
- 3 large celery sticks, chopped
- 125g lean lamb leg steak, all visible fat trimmed away, cut into pea-sized pieces
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 400g can green lentils
- 210g can chickpeas
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
- ½ small bunch of parsley, chopped, plus a few whole leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Heat the olive or rapeseed oil in a deep, non-stick saucepan over high heat. Add the sliced onion, diced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook while stirring occasionally until the vegetables start to soften.
- Brown the Lamb with Spices: Add the pea-sized lamb pieces and the ground turmeric, cumin, and coriander to the pan. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the meat is browned evenly.
- Add Lentils, Chickpeas, and Liquids: Pour in the canned green lentils and chickpeas along with their liquid. Stir in the tomato purée and vegetable bouillon powder. Add 1 litre of hot water from the kettle to the mixture.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a boil, then cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow the soup to cook for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Finish and Serve: Stir through the chopped parsley. Ladle the soup into bowls and scatter a few whole parsley leaves on top as garnish before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be served with crusty bread for a fuller meal.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes with the spices.
- Vegetarian option: omit lamb and add extra lentils or vegetables.
- Make sure to trim all visible fat from the lamb to keep the soup lean.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: lamb soup, chickpea soup, lentil soup, healthy soup, Middle Eastern soup, one pot meal, hearty soup
