Chervah

Mutton Soup

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Medium

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By Countess Morphy

Published 1935

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Method

Chervah is a well-known Arab soup, made with mutton. Put 2¼ lbs. of breast and neck of mutton in 2 quarts of warm water, to which have been added 1 lb. of tomatoes and 1½ lbs. of onions, previously sliced and slightly browned in fat, and a handful of chopped mint. Season highly with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and simmer for 3 to 3½ hours. Just before serving, remove the meat and cut int