Maraq (Somali Meat and Vegetable Soup)

Name: Maraq (Somali Meat and Vegetable Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Somalia
Ingredients: 1 kg goat or beef, cubed; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 potatoes, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon xawaash spice blend; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 6 cups water; Salt to taste

6 servings15 min prep60 min cookEasy Somalia

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Maraq (Somali Meat and Vegetable Soup)

Maraq, a Somali meat and vegetable soup, takes its name from the Arabic word for broth, "maraqa," a legacy of Somalia's long trading ties with the Arabian Peninsula. It's everyday comfort food, often served to break a fast or gather a family at the end of the day.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

1 kg goat or beef, cubed
2 carrots, chopped
2 potatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon xawaash spice blend
2 tomatoes, chopped
6 cups water
Salt to taste

Instructions

1Place the meat in a large pot with water and bring to a boil, skimming off any foam.
2Add onion, garlic, and xawaash spice blend.
3Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the meat begins to tenderize.
4Add the tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes.
5Continue simmering for another 20 minutes until the vegetables and meat are fully tender.
6Season with salt to taste.
7Serve hot as a soup, often with bread or rice on the side.

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