How to Make Traditional Albanian Leek Soup
Wash, then slice a medium sized leek., Add the leek to a saucepan of simmering water., Halve an onion, remove the skin then chop half of the onion into small cubes. , Add vegetable oil to a frying pan on a low heat and wait for the oil to sizzle...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: then slice a medium sized leek.
Each slice should be about 2 centimeter (0.8 in) thick. -
Step 2: Add the leek to a saucepan of simmering water.
Keep water simmering and reduce the temperature if the water starts to boil. ,, When you hear a sizzling noise, add the chopped onion to the frying pan.
Wait for the onion to turn very slightly brown, then add to the saucepan. , This is to add the flavour from the onion to the beef and to seal the meat.
Add the beef mince and a cup of beef or lamb stock to the saucepan. , (optional) ,,, Cut through the middle of each chilly and remove all seeds.
Chop both chilies very finely and add to the saucepan. , Bring the soup to the boil, and it is then ready to serve. , -
Step 3: Halve an onion
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Step 4: remove the skin then chop half of the onion into small cubes.
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Step 5: Add vegetable oil to a frying pan on a low heat and wait for the oil to sizzle.
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Step 6: Lightly fry some minced beef in the frying pan which was used to fry the onions (leave the residue from the onions in pan).
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Step 7: Chop a very small amount of celery
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Step 8: and add to the saucepan to add a slightly different texture and flavour.
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Step 9: Add 1 tsp tomato puree to the soup mixture.
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Step 10: Mince 1 clove of garlic and mix with the soup.
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Step 11: Chop the stalk end off of two red bird's eye chilis.
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Step 12: Add the juice of half of a medium sized lemon and season with your choice of herbs
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Step 13: salt and pepper.
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Step 14: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Each slice should be about 2 centimeter (0.8 in) thick.
Keep water simmering and reduce the temperature if the water starts to boil. ,, When you hear a sizzling noise, add the chopped onion to the frying pan.
Wait for the onion to turn very slightly brown, then add to the saucepan. , This is to add the flavour from the onion to the beef and to seal the meat.
Add the beef mince and a cup of beef or lamb stock to the saucepan. , (optional) ,,, Cut through the middle of each chilly and remove all seeds.
Chop both chilies very finely and add to the saucepan. , Bring the soup to the boil, and it is then ready to serve. ,
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