Asharbal Leebia (Libyan Soup 2)

Asharbal Leebia (Libyan Soup 2) is a traditional Libyan recipe for a classic soup of lamb with spices, pasta and chilli powder. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Libyan version of: Libyan Soup 2 (Asharbal Leebia).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

70 minutes

Total Time:

90 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Spice Recipes Lamb Recipes Vegetable Recipes Libya Recipes

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil or ghee
1/2 tsp salt
1 onion, chopped
1/2 tsp bzaar
1 tsp Hararat (Libyan five-spice)
225g lamb meat (with some lamb bones)
1/2 tsp hot chilli powder
2 tbsp tomato purée
4 tbsp orzo pasta
1 bunch chopped coriander (cilantro)
2 tsp dried mint

Method:

Add the oil to a frying pan and use to cook the onion and lamb until nicely browned all over (about 10 minutes). Stir-in the tomato purée and spices along with 720ml water. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook slowly for 60 minutes. At the end of this time stir-in the pasta, coriander and mint.

Simmer gently for a further 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender then ladle into soup bowls and serve.