Name: Meatballs, Rice, and Tomato Soup - Chorbet Keema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 or 3
Ingredients: 150 g raw kafta, formed into small meatballs (minced meat, onion, parsley, and spices); A handful of rice, rinsed; One 240 g can tinned peeled plum tomatoes, plus 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion and 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 celery stick, chopped (optional); 1/2 tsp each: allspice, cinnamon, turmeric, and black pepper; 2 or 3 cups water; A squeeze of lemon (optional) and salt to taste

"Discover the comforting warmth of Chorbet Keema, a traditional Lebanese soup featuring tender kafta meatballs simmered with rice in a fragrant tomato broth spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and turmeric. This hearty dish balances rich flavors with simple preparation, making it ideal for family dinners or chilly evenings."

🥗 Ingredients (9 items)

150 g raw kafta, formed into small meatballs (minced meat, onion, parsley, and spices)
A handful of rice, rinsed
One 240 g can tinned peeled plum tomatoes, plus 1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion and 2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped (optional)
1/2 tsp each: allspice, cinnamon, turmeric, and black pepper
2 or 3 cups water
A squeeze of lemon (optional) and salt to taste

Method

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the kafta meatballs until nicely browned. Remove the meatballs and set aside. In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and celery (if using). Add the spices, tinned tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and rice. Return the meatballs to the pot and simmer until the rice is cooked. Season with salt to taste, adjust spices if needed, and finish with a squeeze of lemon (if using).

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🥗 Ingredients (9 items)

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