Hamusta Soup

Description

This is an Iraqi Kurdish soup that is very popular in Israel.

Ingredients

  • 4 leaves Swiss chard, stalks discarded and leaves cut into wide ribbons
  • 2 stalks celery, leaves removed and chopped and stalks cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and thickly sliced
  • 2 small carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 1 large potato, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and lightly smashed
  • 9 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6.3 cups water

Instructions

  1. Stir chard
  2. celery
  3. zucchini
  4. carrots
  5. potato
  6. garlic
  7. lemon juice
  8. sugar
  9. and salt together in a large pot; add water. Bring the mixture to a boil
  10. reduce heat to medium-low
  11. and cook at a simmer until the vegetables are fork-tender
  12. about 15 minutes.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 6

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