Chorba facts for kids
Bulgarian bean chorba with tomatoes and red peppers.
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| Alternative names | Ciorbă, Shurbah, Shorwa, Čorba, Çorba |
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| Type | Soup or stew |
| Region or state | Balkans, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, North Africa |
Chorba (pronounced CHOR-bah) is a type of delicious soup or stew popular in many countries. You can find it in places like the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and even parts of India. It's often a rich, hearty dish, sometimes served on its own or with fresh bread. The word "chorba" comes from Arabic or Persian words related to "drinking" or "salty water."
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What's in a Name? The Origin of Chorba
The name Chorba or Shorba comes from old words. One idea is that it comes from the Arabic word shurbah, which means 'gravy'. Another idea is that it comes from a Persian word, شوربا. This word combines shor (meaning "salty") and ba or ab (meaning "water" or "stew").
People in different countries call this dish by slightly different names. For example, it's called shorba in Arabic, sho'rva in Uzbek, and çorba in Turkish. In India, the word shorba often just means a thick sauce or gravy.
Different Kinds of Chorba Around the World
Chorba is made in many ways, depending on where you are. Each country and even each family might have its own special recipe!
Afghan Shorwa
In Afghanistan, a traditional dish called Shorwa is very popular. It's a simple, hearty meal often eaten with Afghan bread. Making Shorwa can take a long time. People often use a special pot called a pressure-cooker to make it faster, usually in about two hours. The main ingredients for Afghan Shorwa are potatoes, beans, and meat.
Romanian Ciorbă
In Moldova and Romania, this soup is called Ciorbă (pronounced CHOR-bah). It's made with different vegetables, meat, and herbs. A special sour soup called Borș is often used in the Moldova region. This sour ingredient is thought to be good for your health. Ciorbă is usually served hot. It can help with digestion and might even make you feel better if you have a cold. There are many types, like Ciorbă with meatballs (ciorbă de perișoare) or leek soup.
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Traditional Afghan shorwa
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Algerian chorba
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Bosnian begova čorba and somun bread
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Bulgarian Kurban chorba
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Kyrgyz shorpo
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Serbian chicken čorba
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Romanian ciorbă
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Algerian chorba frik
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See also
In Spanish: Çorba para niños
