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Shorva

HB-2060 · Hand-built original · Mongolian

Shorva — the dish itself.
Served with its “pairs well with” suggestions: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans.

Warm up with Shorva, a hearty Mongolian soup that brings comfort to the coldest of days. Tender pieces of meat simmer slowly alongside fresh vegetables and gentle spices until every spoonful is rich and satisfying. More than just a bowl of soup, Shorva is a taste of Mongolian hospitality, the kind of dish shared with family and served proudly at celebrations. Bring a little nomadic warmth to your own kitchen with this deeply nourishing classic.

MongolianSoups1–2 servings660 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

Servings:1quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 10½ oz beef or lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 qt water
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs, chopped, to garnish

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat and brown it on all sides for 5 to 6 minutes.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onion softens.
  3. Pour in the water, bring to the boil and skim off any foam. Reduce the heat and simmer, partly covered, for 35 to 40 minutes, until the meat is tender.
  4. Add the carrots and potatoes, season with salt and pepper and simmer for a further 20 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked through.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve the meat and vegetables in bowls with the broth, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

660 kcalCalories
11.5 gProtein
93.8 gCarbs
28.8 gFat
4.3 gSaturates
5.8 gFibre
4.7 gSugars
122 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
2512 mgPotassium
84 mgCalcium
2.1 mgIron
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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