Chorba

Ingredients

• 2 liters of chicken broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, cubed
• 1 pumpkin, cubed
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 100 grams of beans
• 100 grams of red peppers, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon of saffron powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 100 grams of bean pasta
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Method

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic.
2. Add the onion and carrots, sauté until the onion becomes golden.
3. Add the chicken broth, pumpkin, zucchini, peppers, red pepper flakes, and saffron. Bring to a boil.
4. While the broth is boiling, add the beans and bean pasta. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the beans are tender.
5. Serve hot, accompanied by toasted bread.