Sheki Piti

Rich, spicy, and aromatic, this chicken soup with rice and fresh peas is perfect for a satisfying lunch. The combination of vegetables, tender chicken meat, creamy broth, and hints of curry creates a rich and comforting flavor.

Cook lamb breast, neck, or shank with bone for 30-40 minutes along with pre-soaked chickpeas. 20 minutes before it's done, add to the soup onion sliced with garlic, spices, small uniform potatoes, cherry plums (alycha), chopped lamb tail fat, and a strong infusion of saffron or tomato (tomatoes).

An aromatic and hearty pea soup with smoked brisket – an excellent first course for the whole family.

Bozbash is a hearty lamb soup popular in the Caucasus. Its distinctive features include chickpeas and chestnuts, which are often replaced with potatoes in modern recipes. A special cooking technique involves pan-frying the pre-boiled lamb, which enhances the meat's flavor.

Küfta Shurpa is a Turkish soup featuring meat dumplings (küfta), vegetables, and chickpeas. The chickpeas are first soaked, then cooked with a lamb bone. Potatoes and sautéed vegetables are added to the broth. Small meatballs are prepared from beef and lamb and incorporated into the soup during the final stages of cooking. Eastern spices and herbs lend the shurpa an exceptionally aromatic quality.

Hearty beef and pea soup is an excellent choice for a filling lunch. This recipe uses tender lean beef.