Shadi’s Lamb Shank Soup-e Mahicheh
Shadi’s Lamb Shank Soup-e Mahicheh is a comforting Persian soup with tender lamb, earthy lentils, and rice simmered in turmeric-scented broth. Fresh spinach, parsley, and cilantro add vibrant greens, while lemon juice brightens each spoonful. Serve for a cozy dinner or when you crave a restorative, aromatic bowl.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Warm olive oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven or another heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add the lamb shank and sear until lightly browned on all sides, about 6 minutes total.
- 2
Pour in the water, turmeric, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the lamb is almost cooked, about 40 minutes.
- 3
Add the carrot, lentils, and rice. Cover and cook 20 minutes more. Stir in the spinach, parsley, and cilantro, and cook over medium-low heat 10 minutes more.
- 4
Remove the lamb shank and let it cool slightly. Separate the meat from the bone, shred it into medium pieces, and return it to the soup.
- 5
Season with salt and additional black pepper as needed. Add lemon juice just before serving.
- Calories 648.46 kcal High
- Protein 52.06 g Good Source
- Carbs 44.98 g Moderate
- Total Fat 28.48 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.88 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 157.5 mg High
- Sodium 253.69 mg Moderate
- Fiber 11.83 g Good Source
- Sugar 17.12 g High
- Added Sugar 14.94 g High
- Calcium 148.48 mg Moderate
- Iron 7.94 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1336.06 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 69.1 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 20.08 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Shadi's Lamb Shank Soup e Mahicheh is a Persian dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Chopped Spinach, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 648.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shadi’s Lamb Shank Soup-e Mahicheh?
- It is a Persian soup recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Shadi’s Lamb Shank Soup-e Mahicheh made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Chopped Spinach, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Shadi’s Lamb Shank Soup-e Mahicheh?
- Explore these Persian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Shadi’s Lamb Shank Soup-e Mahicheh?
- About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 648.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shadi’s Lamb Shank Soup-e Mahicheh easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
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