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Vermicelli and Paprika Soup (Dweda Zaara)

Here's how you make Vermicelli and Paprika Soup (Dweda Zaara)
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (original has 4 tbsp)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon harissa (hreesa, spicy red pepper paste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 5 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups vermicelli, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat oil in a saucepan and saute onion over medium heat for 10 minutes.

  • Step 2: Add garlic, paprika, harissa, turmeric, and bay leaves and saute a few minutes more.

  • Step 3: Stir in remaining ingredients (except vermicelli and cilantro); bring to a boil.

  • Step 4: Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes; then stir in vermicelli.

  • Step 5: Cover and cook for another 15 minutes; then stir in cilantro and serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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