Khalida's Mahshawa - Traditional Afghan Soup

Mahshawa is a traditional Afghan soup that's hearty, warming, and very nourishing, it's usually made by Afghan families for winter get-togethers. Khalida's version features tender lamb meatballs, chickpeas, beans, and aromatic spices that create a rich, savoury broth. It's comforting and filling without being heavy, with layers of flavour from the spices and the lamb. If you love Middle Eastern flavours, you'll find this soup both familiar and beautifully unique.

Yes! It's packed with protein from the lamb meatballs and chickpeas, plus fibre from the beans, it's hearty as a complete meal. Khalida's family recipe is designed to nourish and fill you up, perfect for cold nights when you want something wholesome. Many customers enjoy it with fresh bread for dipping, but the soup itself is substantial enough to be your main course.

The Mahshawa comes with traditional Afghan spicing that's aromatic and flavourful rather than spicy-hot, so it suits most palates as is. That said, once you've reheated it, feel free to make it your own—add a squeeze of lemon for brightness, a dollop of yoghurt for creaminess, fresh herbs like coriander, or chilli if you like heat. Some customers add extra vegetables or serve it over rice. Khalida's done the hard work of the traditional base, but you can personalise it to your taste.