Smoky Uzbek Lagman Soup with Lamb and Noodles

Name: Smoky Uzbek Lagman Soup with Lamb and Noodles
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 500g lamb bones; 1 onion, quartered; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 liters of water; 250g all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 100ml water; 400g lamb, cubed; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 potato, cubed; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper, to taste; 100g green beans, trimmed; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced; Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

A Hearty Central Asian Soup

A traditional Uzbek cuisine favorite, Lagman is a robust soup combining smoky flavors with savory lamb, fresh vegetables, and homemade noodles.

3 h
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Lamb Broth

500g lamb bones

1 onion, quartered

4 cloves garlic, peeled

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

2 liters of water

For the Noodles

250g all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 egg

100ml water

For the Soup Base

400g lamb, cubed

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 carrots, sliced

1 potato, cubed

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper, to taste

For Final Touches

100g green beans, trimmed

2 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced

Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Preparation

Marinating the Lamb

Combine Lamb and Spices

In a bowl, combine lamb cubes with salt, pepper, and cumin.

Marinate

Let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Noodles

Mix Dry Ingredients

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Add Egg and Water

Make a well in the center; add the egg and water. Mix until dough forms.

Knead and Rest

Knead for 10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

Ensure the dough rests to develop gluten for elasticity. Dust your work surface with flour while rolling out the noodles.

Cooking Process

Making the Lamb Broth

In a large pot, combine lamb bones, onion, garlic, peppercorns, and water. Simmer for 2 hours, skimming occasionally.

Preparing the Soup Base

In another pot, heat oil, brown the marinated lamb cubes, add tomato paste, and remaining vegetables. Stir in smoked paprika.

Cooking the Noodles

Roll the dough thin, cut into strips, and boil until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Plating & Serving