Shurpa - an Eastern European Lamb Soup Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs stewing lamb, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 9 cups beef broth
• 1 large purple turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 large green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
• 1 1/2 lbs ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 small dried hot peppers or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
• 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, well drained
• salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)