
Shorbet lesan asfour (orzo pasta soup)
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 8
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- 1 tbsp ghee or butter
- 180g orzo
- 1 mastic crystal(optional – available online or in Middle Eastern or Mediterranean shops)
- 2 litres good-quality chicken stock
- 2 cardamom pods
- 2 bay leaves
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal131low
- fat3glow
- saturates1g
- carbs17g
- sugars0.5g
- fibre2g
- protein9g
- salt1.4g
Method
step 1
Heat the ghee in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the orzo and stir to coat in the ghee, then stir in the mastic crystal, if using. Toast for 2-3 mins, stirring regularly, until the orzo is golden.
step 2
Pour in the chicken stock, then add the cardamom pods and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Simmer for 6-8 mins until the orzo is just tender. Remove the cardamom pods and bay leaves, then season to taste. Serve hot.