How to prepare authentic kharcho soup according to all Georgian traditions

Tetiana KoziukLS Food
Recipe for kharcho soup with rice. Source: Pexels

Kharcho is a very spicy and savory traditional Georgian meat soup. The important components of the first course are a rich broth and a good combination of spices. So, knowing some of the nuances, cooking this dish will not be a hassle.

The classic recipe for kharcho soup is posted on the maslyana_tm culinary blog on Instagram.

Recipe for kharcho soup with rice.

Ingredients:

Broth:

  • beef brisket - 2 kg
  • onions - 2 pcs
  • carrots - 1 pc
  • celery leaves - 1 bunch
Kharcho soup with beef.

Additionally:

  • vegetable oil - 50 ml
  • onion - 1 pc
  • tomatoes - 1/2 pcs
  • tkemali sauce - 100-200 ml
  • adjika (dry) - to taste
  • ucho-suneli - 1 tbsp.
  • coriander - 1 tsp.
  • rice - 5 tbsp
  • garlic - 3 cloves
  • cilantro - 1 bunch

Method of preparation:

1. Pour water into a saucepan. Add beef, whole onion, carrots cut into large pieces and celery roots.

Beef broth for kharcho.

2. Boil the broth for 90 minutes and then strain.

3. Cut the beef.

4. Chop the onion separately. Fry in vegetable oil until soft.

5. Add tomato sauce and fry for a few minutes.

Spices for the dish.

6. Add tkemali sauce, adjika, ucho-suneli, coriander and salt. Fry for a few minutes.

7. Pour the broth over the mixture.

8. Add rice and beef at the same time. Cook until the rice is tender.

Kharcho soup with potatoes.

9. Chop the garlic and cilantro. Add to the broth and cook for another 10 minutes.

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