Kurban chorba

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Kurban chorba is a traditional soup consisting of various cuts of meat (typically mutton), water, tomato juice, parsley, and vegetables such as onions, carrots, and celery. This nourishing soup is usually prepared for important occasions in the family or religious feasts. The word kurban means sacrifice , so kurban chorba is prepared as a sacrifice for something that one wishes for - most often for a sick friend or a family member to become healthy again.