Shorba (Lamb and Peanut Soup) - MA SNAP-ED

Ingredients

• 3 pounds lamb bones (or lean beef ribs)
• 8 cups water (2 quarts)
• salt (2 teaspoons, optional)
• 1 1/2 cups onions, slightly chopped
• 1/2 pound carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 cabbage, cut into small wedges
• 3 cups string beans, trimmed
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
• 4 tablespoons peanut butter (1/4 cup)
• 1 lemon, juiced (approximately 3 Tablespoons)
• cooked rice (1/2 cup, optional)