Chorba with pork meatballs

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Chorba Soup
  • Onion : 1 medium-sized
  • Carrots : 2 medium-sized
  • Celery stalks : 2
  • Garlic cloves : 3
  • Tomato paste : 2 tablespoons
  • Canned tomatoes : 1 cup
  • Chickpeas (soaked and cooked) : 1 cup
  • Vegetable broth : 4 cups
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Paprika : 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin : 1 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 2 tablespoons
• Pork Meatballs
  • Ground pork : 1/2 pound
  • Onion (finely chopped) : 1/2 small-sized
  • Garlic clove (minced) : 1
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 2 tablespoons
  • Bread crumbs : 1/4 cup
  • Egg : 1
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon

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Steps

• Prepare the Chorba Soup
• Chop the onion, carrots, celery stalks, and garlic cloves.
• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
• Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute.
• Add the canned tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Stir in the fresh parsley and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Prepare the Pork Meatballs
• In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper.
• Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
• Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
• Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Cook the Meatballs and Serve
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
• Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the simmering Chorba soup.
• Let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
• Serve the Chorba soup with pork meatballs hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Tips

• Soak the chickpeas overnight and cook them separately before adding them to the soup for a better texture.
• You can make the meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to bake.

Information

• Chorba is a traditional North African soup that is hearty and flavorful.
• This recipe can be easily customized by adding other vegetables or spices to suit your taste.