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Potato Shorba

Thin potato broth, the simplest winter supper with bread.

Prep15 min
Cook40 min
Total55 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving331 kcal
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AfghanistanMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Potatoes, cubed5
  • Onions2
  • Tomatoes, grated2
  • Turmeric1 tsp
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1.5 tsp
  • Water7 cups

Method

  1. BaseFry the onions and garlic with turmeric, add the tomatoes.
  2. SimmerAdd the potatoes, salt and water and cook 28 minutes until soft.
  3. ServeMash a few potatoes into the broth to thicken it, then serve over bread.

Nutrition per serving

Calories331 kcal
Protein6.7 g
Carbohydrates53.3 g
Fat10.7 g
Fibre7.7 g
Sugar6.8 g
Sodium919 mg
Saturated fat1.4 g
Serving sizeabout 820 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Potato Shorba take to make?

About 55 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 40 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Potato Shorba?

About 331 kcal per serving, with 7 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 820 g each.

Which allergens does Potato Shorba contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Potato Shorba from?

Potato Shorba is a main course from Afghanistan. Thin potato broth, the simplest winter supper with bread.

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