Moroccan Chorba ( Vegetable Soup )

Moroccan Inspired Chorba ( Vegetable Soup )

I made it a quick ,light version Soup .I have done it with only vegetables you can add your choice of Non veg . It is a light soup with vermicelli ( you can add your choice of pasta ).

Preparation time - 10 min
Cooking Time - 25-30 min.

Ingredients :-

1.Celery ( 1/3rd cup ) chopped.
2.Carrot (1/3rd cup) chopped.
3.Onion ( 1/3 rd Cup ) chopped.
4.Tomato ( 1/2 cup ) chopped.
5. Cilantro ( few 5-6 twigs )
6. Parsley ( few 5-6 twigs)
7. Lime ( 1/4 th of a big one )
8. Olive oil ( 1-2 teaspoon )
9. Pinch of Saffron.
10 Ghee ( 1/2 teaspoon )
11.Salt ( as per your taste )  I added 1 teaspoon.
12. Water ( 3 cups )
13. Turmeric Powder (Less than  1/4th teaspoon )
14. Black pepper ( 1/4th teaspoon )
15. Vermicelli ( 2 tablespoon ) ( My vermicelli was Pre roasted ) or add any pasta.

Preparation:-

1. Chop all the vegetables.
2. Keep aside little cilantro and parsley as garnish.

Cooking :-

1. Take a deep bottom utensil ( I used Non stick ) with a lid.Add olive oil .let it warm and add the onion. when it wilts and turn translucent ( NOT BROWN ) add the rest of the veggies except the herbs and turmeric and cook.

2. Cook for 1-2 minute and then add the water and bring it to a boil.

3. Then reduce flame to simmer and cover.Check to see in between if the vegetables are done or not.

4. When the vegetables are cooked add the  greens ( Cilantro and parsley chopped ) ,black pepper,salt,saffron,vermicelli and cook covered, simmering it.

5. After about 5 min check to see if vermicelli are cooked. Add ghee stir and switch off the oven. The soup is ready. Garnish with cilantro and parsley and little lime juice ( as per your choice ).

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