From Eating Well magazine, October 2008..."Chorba is Morocco's answer to minestrone. It's hearty with chunks of beef or lamb, plenty of vegetables and a bit of pasta. Turmeric gives the broth a rich, golden-orange color."
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Stocks
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 2 cup servings, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and turmeric; stir to coat.
- Add meat and cook. stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add broth (or water), tomatoes and their juice, turnips, carrots, celery and saffron.
- Tie parsley and cilantro sprigs together with kitchen string and add to the pot.
- Bring the soup to a boil.
- Cover and reduce to a simmer.
- Cook until the meat is tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and cook, covered, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook until soft, 4 to 10 minutes, depending on the type of pasta.
- Discard the parsley and cilantro sprigs. Season with salt (start with 1 teaspoon if you're using beef broth; add more if you're using water) and pepper.
- Serve sprinkled with parsley and/or cilantro leaves, if desired.
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