Omani Shurbat Hareese

A basic Omani soup recipe found online.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  cup onion, finely chopped
• 1  cup tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup oatmeal
• 1  cup water
• 1  teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  tablespoon thyme leaves ("zatar" flakes) or 1  tablespoon oregano leaves
• 2  chicken bouillon cubes or 2  beef bouillon cubes or 2  vegetable bouillon cubes
• 4  cups water

Directions

1. In a saucepan, saute the onions in the butter until they are translucent. Add the chopped tomatoes, and saute until the tomatoes are tender. In a bowl on the side, mix the oatmeal with one cup of cool water. Add this mixture to the saucepan. Add another 4 cups of water and all of the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the oatmeal is well cooked and the onion is soft.
2. VARIATION 1: add some finely chopped or grated vegetables (carrots, cabbage, zucchini, cauliflower, green pepper, etc.) or a handful of chopped mixed frozen vegetables.
3. VARIATION 2: make egg drop soup. In a small bowl whisk one egg with a fork. When the oatmeal is cooked, slowly add the whisked egg to the soup while stirring constantly. Then allow to cook another two minutes.
4. VARIATION 3: add a teaspoon of ground cumin.
5. VARIATION 4: add pieces of cooked and chopped chicken or meat.