Georgian · soup
Beef and Beet Soup (Chikhirtma)
Beef and Beet Soup (Chikhirtma) reads citrus 6.3, sourness 5.7 and richness 5.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian soup, about 1 hr 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.3 · Sourness 5.7 · Richness 5.5 · Herbaceous 3.7 · Allium 3.6 · Umami 3.1 · Floral 3.0 · Salinity 2.9 · Fruity 1.3 · Bitterness 1.0 · Sweetness 1.0 · Earthy 0.6
What's in it (11)
- 6 cups chicken
- 1 lb chicken pieces
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 eggs
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- pinch of saffron
- 1 tbsp flour
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 1 hr 45 min (45 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 142.6 kcal, 15.6 g protein, 8.5 g fat, 1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Simmer meat in broth until tender, remove, shred, and set aside. Sauté onion in butter, stir in flour and a little saffron, then whisk the mixture into the hot broth.
- Temper beaten eggs with lemon juice and slowly ladle in hot broth, then stir the egg mixture back into the pot over low heat without boiling.
- Return the meat, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
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