Keema Soup
Hearty Pakistani minced meat soup with aromatic spices
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the aromaticsHeat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Cook the meatAdd the lamb or beef mince to the pot and break it up with a wooden spoon. Brown the meat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Add spices and tomatoesAdd the diced tomatoes, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and the spices are fragrant.
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Simmer the soupPour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld together and the meat to become tender.
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Add vegetablesAdd the diced mixed vegetables to the soup and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
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Finish with garam masalaStir in the garam masala and half of the chopped cilantro. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to incorporate the flavors.
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ServeLadle the hot soup into bowls, garnish with the remaining fresh cilantro, and serve with a side of naan bread or rice if desired.
Nutritional Information
310
Calories
per serving
25
Protein
g per serving
15
Carbohydrates
g per serving
18
Total Fat
g per serving
6
Saturated Fat
g per serving
3
Fiber
g per serving
4
Sugar
g per serving
820
Sodium
mg per serving
12
Vitamin C
% DV per serving
15
Iron
% DV per serving
Keema Soup is Also Known As
Keema Shorba, Qeema Soup, Minced Meat Soup, Pakistani Lamb Soup or Kheema Shorba
