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Smoky Uzbek Lagman Soup with Lamb and Noodles

Name: Smoky Uzbek Lagman Soup with Lamb and Noodles
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 6 servings
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 traditional Uzbek cuisine favorite, Lagman is a robust soup combining smoky flavors with savory lamb, fresh vegetables, and homemade noodles.

4.3(800 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 7, 2026

Smoky Uzbek Lagman Soup with Lamb and Noodles — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lamb Broth

For the Noodles

For the Soup Base

For Final Touches

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 530 kcal
Protein: 26.6 g
Carbs: 45.9 g
Fat: 26.15 g
Fiber: 4.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3179 kcal
Protein: 159.6 g
Carbs: 275.4 g
Fat: 156.9 g
Fiber: 28.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g lamb bones	300	35	0	20	0
1 onion, quartered	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.9
4 cloves garlic, peeled	18	0.8	4	0	0.2
1 teaspoon black peppercorns	6	0.2	1.6	0.1	0.6
2 liters of water	0	0	0	0	0
250g all-purpose flour	915	25	190	2	7.5
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 egg	68	6	0.6	4.8	0
100ml water	0	0	0	0	0
400g lamb, cubed	1224	80	0	100	0
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	27	0
1 tablespoon tomato paste	15	0.8	3.3	0.1	0.7
1 red bell pepper, chopped	31	1	6	0.4	2.1
2 carrots, sliced	50	1	12	0.2	3.4
1 potato, cubed	130	3	30	0.2	3.6
1 tablespoon smoked paprika	20	1	4	1	2
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.5
Salt and pepper, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
100g green beans, trimmed	31	1.8	7	0.1	3
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced	44	2	10	0.4	2.2
Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish	5	0.4	1	0.1	0.6

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lamb

1
Combine Lamb and Spices
In a bowl, combine lamb cubes with salt, pepper, and cumin.
2
Marinate
Let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Noodles

1
Mix Dry Ingredients
Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
2
Add Egg and Water
Make a well in the center; add the egg and water. Mix until dough forms.
3
Knead and Rest
Knead for 10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the dough rests to develop gluten for elasticity. Dust your work surface with flour while rolling out the noodles.

How to Make Smoky Uzbek Lagman Soup with Lamb and Noodles

Total time: 4 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Making the Lamb Broth
In a large pot, combine lamb bones, onion, garlic, peppercorns, and water. Simmer for 2 hours, skimming occasionally.
2
Preparing the Soup Base
In another pot, heat oil, brown the marinated lamb cubes, add tomato paste, and remaining vegetables. Stir in smoked paprika.
3
Cooking the Noodles
Roll the dough thin, cut into strips, and boil until al dente. Drain and set aside.