Traditional Libyan sharba: the Libyan lamb soup with tomato, chickpeas, mint and orzo
Published on: July 16, 2026
The soup that opens iftar in Libya: cubes of lamb sautéed with onion and tomato paste, cooked with chickpeas, dried mint, cinnamon, turmeric and a handful of orzo pasta, with parsley and lemon at the end. Tripoli recipe step by step.