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Ramadan Recipe: Shorbat Habb

  • Publish date: Sunday، 08 December 2024 Last update: Wednesday، 19 February 2025
Ramadan Recipe: Shorbat Habb

Shorbat Habb (pearled barley soup) is a traditional soup that is popular in Saudi Arabia, especially during Ramadan. It is made with a combination of pearled barley, tomatoes, and a blend of spices such as cumin and coriander. This flavorful soup is known for its nourishing qualities and is a favorite for breaking the fast. It provides a balance of protein, fiber, and warmth, making it both filling and comforting. Often enjoyed with a side of flatbread, Shorbat Habb is not just a meal but a cherished part of Saudi culinary traditions. It’s a great dish to enjoy during colder months as well.  

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  • Ingredients of Shorbat Habb

    • 20 Minutes
    • 6 Serving
    • 651 Calories

Pearled Barley Soup

1 brown onion, chopped
500 grams boned lamb meat
1 tbsp sunflower oil
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 whole cloves
3 Juniper berries
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp tomato paste
1-liter vegetable stock
200 grams pearled barley
3 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 tsp sea salt
⅓ cup fresh cilantro

  • Method & Directions of Shorbat Habb

    • 30 Minutes
  1. Sear the Lamb
    تم نسخ الرابط
    In a pressure cooker on medium heat, add the sunflower oil and sear your lamb until golden from all sides. Remove the lamb and set aside.
  2. Soup Base - First Step
    تم نسخ الرابط
    In the same pressure cooked, cook the onions for 10 minutes or until translucent. Then add the crushed garlic, cumin seeds, clover, juniper berries and cinnamon. Let it cook for two minutes then add the tomato paste and mix well.
  3. Soup Base - Second Step
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Add back the meat along with the vegetable stock and pearled barley. When it starts bubbling, add in the diced tomatoes and salt to taste. When it starts boiling, secure the pressure cooker's lid and cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Serve
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Let your pressure cooker release pressure before removing the lid - and be careful! Slowly remove its lid and serve your soup garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and flatbread on the side.

  • Nutrition Facts of Shorbat Habb

Calories 651

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