Lamb soup - bozbashi

4 servings

90 minutes

Bozbash is a fragrant and rich dish of Armenian cuisine that combines depth of flavors and nutrition. Its history dates back to ancient times when shepherds and travelers prepared hearty soups from available ingredients. This lamb soup has a rich taste thanks to tail fat, aromatic herbs, and spices. The slight spiciness of black pepper highlights the meat broth while cilantro adds freshness. Bozbash is perfect for cozy family lunches and cold evenings, warming and nourishing. It is served hot, usually with flatbreads or fresh bread that helps enjoy every sip of this exquisite soup.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 401
• Proteins: 20.9g
• Fats: 31.5g
• Carbohydrates: 9.8g

Ingredients

• Mutton: 500 g
• Fat tail fat: 50 g
• Onion: 2 head
• Rice: 1 tbsp
• Coriander: to taste
• Parsley: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the lamb into small pieces, pour in two liters of water, add finely chopped cilantro and lamb fat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mutton: 500 g
   • Coriander:  to taste
   • Fat tail fat: 50 g

2. After the broth boils, add finely chopped onion and crushed rice, and cook until ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Rice: 1 tablespoon

3. Add pepper and greens 5 minutes before it's ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Parsley:  to taste