Shorbet lesan asfour (orzo pasta soup)

Method

1. 1

   Heat the ghee in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the orzo and stir to coat in the ghee, then stir in the mastic crystal, if using. Toast for 2-3 mins, stirring regularly, until the orzo is golden.

2. 2

   Pour in the chicken stock, then add the cardamom pods and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Simmer for 6-8 mins until the orzo is just tender. Remove the cardamom pods and bay leaves, then season to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

calories

131 calories

fatContent

3 grams fat

fiberContent

2 grams fiber

sugarContent

0.5 grams sugar

sodiumContent

1.4 milligram of sodium

proteinContent

9 grams protein

carbohydrateContent

17 grams carbohydrates

saturatedFatContent

1 grams saturated fat

Indicative values from the source, for the original recipe.

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