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Soup: Persian Wishing Soup

Source of Recipe

Aniseh Khan


Recipe Introduction

"A GOOD DAY FOR SOUP" ...For this soup to work, have friends contribute some of the ingredients.

List of Ingredients

Soup
2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup rice
1/4 pound dried apricots, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 cups chicken stock or water
1 cup cooked chick peas
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

Lamb Balls
1/2 pound ground lamb
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
To make the lamb balls, mix all ingredients until well combined. Form into walnut-size balls and set aside.



Recipe

1. Make a wish.

2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.

3. Cook onion over low heat until golden, about 6 minutes.

4. Stir in turmeric, cinnamon, and rice. Cook rice until translucent, about 3 minutes.

5. Add apricots, parsley, and stock.

6. Bring to a boil and add lamb balls. Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes.

7. Add chick peas and cook another 5 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve garnished with mint leaves.

YIELD: 8 Servings