Uzbek Beef Shurpa
A fragrant and hearty soup with an excellent taste—everyone will love it! Uzbek Beef Shurpa is a dish worth your attention. With its rich Eastern flavors, simple ingredients, and amazing taste, this soup will become a regular on your table. It’s easy to make and perfect even for beginners.
Updated : 12 June, 2025
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
2.5 liter
Water
500 grams
Beef
400 grams
Potato
300 grams
Carrot
200 grams
Onion
100 milliliters
Vegetable oil
2
Tomato
3 tablespoon
Tomato paste
1 teaspoon
Khmeli-suneli
0.5 teaspoon
Cumin
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
First, prepare the necessary ingredients from the list. What meat can be used besides beef? Lamb, pork, chicken, or turkey will work, but keep in mind that cooking time and calorie content will change. You can also add extra vegetables and spices to taste.
Step 2
Wash the meat, pat it dry, and cut it into small pieces. The meat should be boneless, only the flesh.
Step 3
Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium cubes.
Step 4
Peel the carrot and cut it into thin sticks.
Step 5
Grate the tomatoes on a coarse grater, leaving the skin behind. You can also use canned tomatoes instead of fresh ones.
Step 6
Peel the onions and slice them into half-rings.
Step 7
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or cauldron over high heat. Add the onions and sauté, stirring, until translucent.
Step 8
Add the meat to the pot and fry, stirring, until it develops a golden-brown crust. Finally, add cumin, khmeli-suneli, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
Step 9
Add the chopped carrot and sauté, stirring, until the excess moisture evaporates.
Step 10
Pour in 2.5-3 liters of hot water and bring it to a boil.
Step 11
Simmer over low heat for about 1 hour until the meat is tender.
Step 12
Add the potatoes to the pot and stir. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are done.
Step 13
Finally, add the grated fresh tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring well. Adjust seasoning if needed. Bring the soup to a boil and remove it from the heat.
Step 14
Cover the pot with a lid and let the soup rest for about 10 minutes.
Step 15
Pour the Uzbek Beef Shurpa into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve. Enjoy your meal!