Classic Beef Kharcho Soup with Rice

Prepare the famous first course easily and simply! This recipe makes a classic kharcho soup with beef and rice — a delicious, rich, satisfying Georgian soup. Its thickness can be changed by adding water. It can also be cooked with different types of meat.
cook time: 2h 20 min
Ruby Colston
Classic Beef Kharcho Soup with Rice

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

32
Calories
1g
Fat
3g
Carbs
3g
Protein

Ingredients (10 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Garlic 2 clove
Chilli (small piece) to taste
Tomatoes 3 pc
Salt to taste
Water 2.5 l
Rice 4 tbsp
Beef (on the bone) 400 g
Paprika 0.5 tsp
Greenery (I have dill) to taste
Khmeli-suneli 0.5 tsp
Basil (dried) 0.5 tsp
Allspice 5 pc
Celery stalk 1 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to cook kharcho soup? Measure out the required ingredients. I have the meat on the bone, but you can use the tenderloin. My rice is white and round. The set of spices is very important for this dish — take them all.

Step 2

Step 2
Clean the meat of all excess, wash under running water and dry to remove excess moisture. If necessary, trim the meat off the bone as I did. You can cut it into medium-sized portions.

Step 3

Step 3
Place the meat and bones in a saucepan (I have a pressure cooker). Add the whole peeled onion, celery stalk, allspice and salt. Pour in water and bring to a boil on the stove, skimming off the foam periodically. Cook over low heat for 1.5 hours (if you have a pressure cooker, cook for 50 minutes). How to choose a soup pot, read the article below the steps.

Step 4

Step 4
Strain the finished broth so that it remains clean, without impurities.

Step 5

Step 5
In a frying pan in vegetable oil, fry the boiled meat for 5 minutes, then pour 3 tablespoons of broth into the frying pan, cover the dish with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.

Step 6

Step 6
Pour boiling water over the tomatoes and remove the skin. Cut the tomato pulp into cubes and add to the meat. Simmer for another 10 minutes.

Step 7

Step 7
Peel the garlic and pass through a press.

Step 8

Step 8
Add the fried meat and vegetables to the pan with the broth. Place the pan on the stove and bring its contents to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Step 9
Rinse the rice well and drain off excess water. Transfer the rice to the broth. Cook the soup for 10 minutes.

Step 10

Step 10
Add spices, chili pepper and garlic to the soup. Cook for another 3 minutes and remove from heat. Let the soup simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes. While the soup is steeping, wash and chop the herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro). Add fresh herbs to the pan or, better yet, divide them into plates just before serving. This will add a touch of freshness. Bon appetit!