Classic kharcho with rice

Cookinero 2 Mar 2025

Do you know how to tell if you have a classic Georgian soup recipe in front of you? It should have three ingredients that cannot be replaced with anything. These are beef, tkemali plum sauce and chopped walnuts. Our recipe has all of these ingredients, so you can make traditional kharcho soup just like you would get in Georgia.

How to cook Classic kharcho with rice

Step 1

Classic kharcho with rice

Place the meat in a pot with water. Cut the onion and carrot in half. Add to the pot and wait for it to boil. Cook the broth for 2 hours.

Step 2

Classic kharcho with rice

Remove the meat from the broth and strain it. Then add the rice to the broth and cook for 10 minutes. Cut the meat into cubes.

Step 3

Classic kharcho with rice

Place the pre-chopped onion, garlic, parsley root and walnut in a frying pan heated with vegetable oil. Fry for about 7 minutes until golden.

Step 4

Classic kharcho with rice

Mix the spices with Tkemali and add to the broth. Add the contents of the frying pan there. Salt and pepper, add bay leaf. Cook the soup for another 10 minutes.

Step 5

The soup is ready, all that's left is to add the minced meat. To make the taste richer, let it sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Classic kharcho with rice - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, chicken can be used for a lighter version. Adjust cooking time (about 1 hour for broth). Dark meat works best for flavor.
Use tamarind paste or a mix of lemon juice + plum sauce/pomegranate molasses for similar tangy-sweet notes.
Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. The flavors deepen over time—reheat gently on the stove.
Yes! Use mushrooms or lentils for umami, and vegetable broth. Skip meat, but keep walnuts for texture.
Freeze without rice for best results (rice turns mushy). Thaw overnight, reheat with a splash of water/broth, and add fresh rice if needed.
Add red pepper flakes or a diced chili with the onions in Step 3. Georgian adjika paste also adds authentic heat.
Serve with crusty bread, pickled vegetables, or a simple cucumber-tomato salad to balance the rich flavors.
Yes, but add it at the end (Step 5) to avoid overcooking. Reduce quantity slightly as instant rice absorbs less liquid.

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