Lagman (Uzbek Noodle Soup)
Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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½ pound beef chuck, cut into strips
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 carrot, cut into thin strips
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1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
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3 small potatoes, cubed
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½ cup thinly sliced celery
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8 cups water
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2 teaspoons salt
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½ cup finely chopped parsley
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3 large cloves garlic, minced
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2 (8 ounce) packages thin Chinese noodles