Lagman (Uzbek Noodle Soup)

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Lagman is a tasty, easy noodle soup. Great Uzbek (Central Asian) dish. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill.

Two bowls of noodle soup with a napkin and cutlery alongside.
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Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • ½ pound beef chuck, cut into strips

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 carrot, cut into thin strips

  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips

  • 3 small potatoes, cubed

  • ½ cup thinly sliced celery

  • 8 cups water

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • ½ cup finely chopped parsley

  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages thin Chinese noodles

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook and stir onion in hot oil until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in beef strips, cumin, and black pepper; cook until beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. Stir carrot into the pot; cook until coated with tomato paste, 2 to 3 minutes. Add green bell pepper; cook for 1 minute. Add potatoes and celery; cook for 5 minutes. Pour in water; bring to a boil. Season water with salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup until potatoes are soft, about 40 minutes.

  3. Stir parsley and garlic into the soup. Simmer until garlic is soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

  4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Divide among serving bowls. Ladle hot soup over noodles.

Recipe Tip

Substitute spaghetti for the thin Chinese noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

677 Calories
16g Fat
121g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 677
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 1299mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 121g 44%
Dietary Fiber 21g 75%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 68mg 75%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 8mg 44%
Potassium 984mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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