{"id":"recipe_7e08e81b95","slug":"vermicelli-soup-shorbat-shariya","title":"Vermicelli Soup (Shorbat Shariya)","description":"A light and comforting African-style soup featuring toasted vermicelli noodles simmered in a fragrant savory broth. Simple, quick, and perfect as a starter.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup vermicelli noodles","name":"Vermicelli Pasta","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tablespoons vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"can also use butter","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 small onion, finely diced","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely diced","notes":"small","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"6 cups chicken or vegetable broth","name":"Vegetable Broth","quantity":1.5,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"6","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"chicken or vegetable","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 teaspoon black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/4 teaspoon turmeric","name":"Turmeric","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"for color and warmth","group":"seasoning","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Fresh parsley for garnish","name":"Chopped Parsley","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"fresh, chopped","notes":"","group":"garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the vermicelli noodles to the pot. Stir constantly to toast the noodles until they turn a golden brown color. Be careful not to burn them.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the vermicelli noodles","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the broth and add the black pepper, salt, and turmeric. Bring the mixture to a boil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in the broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the vermicelli is tender and has absorbed some of the liquid.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.","group":"Serving","title":"Taste and adjust seasoning if needed","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Toasting the vermicelli until golden brown is the secret to a deep, nutty flavor and prevents the noodles from becoming too mushy.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["North African"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["saute","boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Large pot","Wooden spoon","Chef's knife"],"diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup can be made ahead, but the noodles will continue to absorb liquid over time. Add more broth when reheating to restore the soup consistency."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth to loosen the noodles."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_7e08e81b95%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5635d06b-0fee-4e14-886a-986f260262e0","imageAlt":"Vermicelli Soup (Shorbat Shariya) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["soup","vermicelli","african","easy","quick","comfort food","light meal"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Vermicelli Soup (Shorbat Shariya)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:56:36.728Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:56:36.728Z","related":[{"id":"ewedu_soup_e41eeb24af","slug":"ewedu-soup","title":"Ewedu Soup","description":"A traditional Nigerian green soup made from jute leaves, known for its viscous (drawy) texture. 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