Armenian lamb soup
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. For those who enjoy spicy flavors, it is recommended to add a chili pepper pod directly to the bowl, not to the pot or cauldron. Alternatively, you can increase the amount of garlic added to the soup. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Peel and rinse the vegetables in water. If using frozen peppers, thaw them. Tomatoes can be replaced with tomato paste or tomato juice.
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Step 2
Rinse the meat and remove the membranes, which lamb is rich in. Cut into portion pieces and place in a pot or cauldron. Add bay leaves.
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Step 3
Pour in the water and simmer the meat for about 40 minutes over medium heat, skimming off the foam that forms.
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Step 4
After the specified time, add whole peeled potatoes to the container and cook for another 20 minutes.
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Step 5
Cut the onion and carrot into large pieces, add to the container and boil for another 5 minutes. Add salt and ground black pepper.
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Step 6
Pour in the tomato juice and add the bell pepper slices. Boil for about 5 minutes.
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Step 7
Peel and press the garlic clove into the container. Rinse and chop the parsley, then add it to the soup. You can substitute parsley with fresh cilantro.
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Step 8
Taste the dish, adjust seasoning if necessary, and cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
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Step 9
Pour the delicious lamb soup into deep plates or bowls and serve.