Siga Shorba
ሥጋ ሾርባComforting beef, potato and carrot soup/stew with tomato, coriander and milk.
~1 hr 10 min Easy Serves 5
Watch how to make Siga ShorbaMethod
- 1
Par-cook vegetables: Boil potatoes and carrots only until al dente, then drain.
- 2
Brown onion and beef: Sauté onion until lightly browned, then brown beef on all sides.
- 3
Build soup: Add vegetables, tomatoes, jalapeño, water and coriander and simmer briefly.
- 4
Thicken and finish: Stir in flour, then milk; simmer until beef and vegetables are tender and soup lightly thickened.
Cook's notes
- Stopping early prevents the vegetables from disintegrating during the final simmer.
- Browning creates savory depth before the soup liquid is added.
- Keep the vegetables intact while the flavors combine.
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