Learn something new every day More Info... by email Chorba is a
type of soup dish that is eaten in the Middle East, Eurasia, and
Afro-Eurasia, since some countries in these regions have similar
traditions, especially when it comes to food. Some people say
that the dish resembles a minestrone soup, since both contain as
their main ingredients meats, vegetables, and spices. The soup
can be enjoyed on its own, or with a piece of bread on the side.
The Turkish language can be credited for giving the dish the
name “chorba,” but the soup is also called different, but
similar names, such as “sorpa” for the Kazakhs, “shurpa” for the
Russians, and “shorpo” for the Kyrgyz. The soup is also known as
“ciorba” in Romania. The Turkish origin of the dish’s name may
have been a byproduct of the Ottoman Empire, when the Turks
controlled many regions in Asia, Africa, and Europe and, as a
result, influenced their culture and cuisine. It is probable
that the Turks would cook the chorba during their stay in a
particular area, and