Uzbek Shurpa - Lamb and Vegetable Soup - Life Art and Bites

Ingredients

• 1 lb lamb shoulder or mutton shoulder (on the bone)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion (sliced)
• 2-3 medium tomato (halved)
• 1 medium carrot (chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 stick celery (chopped)
• 2 potatoes (cut in fours)
• 1 cup precooked, drained chickpeas (optional) (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 garlic cloves (whole)
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary (optional)
• 1 handful fresh coriander and more to garnish (finely chopped)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 1-2 stock cube
• 8-9 cups water (chicken or beef)