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Bosnian Begova Corba Recipe

345kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 2 hours
Total 2 hours 20 minutes
A classic Bosnian soup that has a velvety broth, succulent chicken, and aromatic veggies.
Servings 8 Servings
Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Bosnian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef chuck or stew meat cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 pound lamb meat cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 pound chicken breast cut into small pieces
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried mint
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 cups beef or chicken broth

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • wooden spoon

Method

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef, lamb, and chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the carrots and potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, dried mint, dried parsley, salt, and pepper and cook for another minute.
  5. Add the water and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with additional dried mint and parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving1ServingCalories345kcalCarbohydrates22gProtein31gFat14gSaturated Fat5gCholesterol89mgSodium325mgPotassium1020mgFiber4gSugar4g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Cut the meat and vegetables into similar sized pieces for even cooking.
If you are short on time, you can use a pressure cooker to cook the soup in less time.
Garnish with additional fresh herbs or lemon juice for added flavor.

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