TRADITIONAL ARMENIAN GOMGUSH

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Gomgush is a traditional brothy stew of Armenia. Fresh ingredients are very important and it is cooked it in an unwashed tonir (similar to a tandoor) that is kept in family. After many gomgush are made it will keep getting better and better!

Provided by Tigran Mesropyan

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 3h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 bunch basil, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 sprig thyme, chopped
5 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 green bell peppers, chopped
6 medium russet potatoes, peeled
3 pounds lamb chops, cubed
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 sprig mint, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 eggplants, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 cups beer, or more to taste
4 brown onions, chopped
7 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons in a bowl and refrigerate. Place 1/2 of the herb mixture in the bottom of a large soup pot. Add 1/2 the tomatoes, 1/2 the bell peppers, and the potatoes in layers. Top with lamb and season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Add eggplant, carrots, remaining tomatoes, remaining bell peppers, and remaining herb mixture. Pour in beer.
Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Season with salt if necessary and cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 118.9 mg, Sugar 10.9 g