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Lesan al Asfour: Egyptian bird’s tongue soup (orzo pasta)

Let’s just start this off right: this is not a meal about an actual bird’s tongue. This is simply the easiest and most comforting soup made with orzo pasta, also known as lesan al asfour. The shape of the pasta resembles a bird’s tongue, hence the name.

It’s one of those soups that doesn’t require much, but when you put all the elements together, it’s essentially a giant bear hug from the inside.

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