Vegetarian Harcho
Description
The recipe won't take much time. If you follow a healthy or vegetarian diet, this vegetarian harcho soup recipe will help diversify your menu. The taste of this soup is indistinguishable from the traditional version made with meat. It's rich in flavor nuances and fresh herbs, as Georgian cuisine is known for its wide variety of spices and bold, spicy tastes. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First of all, let's prepare the rice: rinse it until the water runs clear, then soak it in cold water with a pinch of salt for 2 hours.
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Step 2
2. Peel and wash the carrots, grate them on a coarse grater. Peel and wash the onions, then cut into small cubes. Add olive oil to a frying pan, then add the onions and carrots, season with spices and sauté for about five minutes. Then add tomato paste, stir, and heat for another three minutes.
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Step 3
3. Peel the garlic and finely chop with a knife; do not use a garlic press under any circumstances.
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Step 4
4. Pour water into a saucepan, add rice, and cook for 7 minutes after boiling. Then add the sautéed mixture, garlic, and bay leaf. After boiling again, cook for another 3–5 minutes. Wash and finely chop the herbs, add them to the soup, bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let steep for 15 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Serve the ready soup hot with sour cream and fresh herbs.