Kharcho with walnuts

Cookinero 28 Apr 2025

Even those who have never been to Georgia know kharcho soup. The basis of the dish is beef or pork, tkemali, and tomato paste. The soup has a rich tomato flavor, thick consistency, and a bright spicy aroma. The main secret of making a successful kharcho is an abundance of spices and fresh herbs.

How to cook Kharcho with walnuts

Step 1

Kharcho with walnuts

Cut the meat into large cubes. Place the meat in a saucepan, pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat under the saucepan, skim off the foam. As soon as the foam stops forming, cover the saucepan with a lid and leave the meat to cook for 40 minutes.

Step 2

Kharcho with walnuts

Finely chop the onion, garlic and walnuts.

Step 3

Kharcho with walnuts

Add rice and onion to the pan and cook the soup for another 15 minutes over medium heat.

Step 4

Kharcho with walnuts

Toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan.

Step 5

Kharcho with walnuts

Add nuts, garlic, tkemali sauce, tomato paste and spices to the soup, add salt and pepper to taste. Cook the soup for another 5 minutes.

Step 6

Kharcho with walnuts

After removing the soup from the heat, let it sit for 30 minutes. You can serve kharcho with walnuts to the table.

Kharcho with walnuts - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use chicken instead of beef, but adjust the cooking time since chicken cooks faster—about 20-25 minutes instead of 40.
If tkemali sauce is unavailable, substitute with a mix of tamarind paste and lemon juice or a tangy plum sauce for a similar sour note.
Stored in an airtight container, Kharcho soup stays fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
For a vegetarian Kharcho, replace meat with mushrooms or lentils and use vegetable broth. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
Yes, Kharcho freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of water if needed.
To increase heat, add extra red pepper flakes, fresh chili peppers, or a dash of cayenne pepper with the spices in Step 5.
Serve Kharcho hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley, and pair with crusty bread or a side of pickled vegetables.
Yes, add pre-cooked rice in the last 5 minutes of cooking to avoid overcooking. Adjust broth consistency if the soup thickens too much.

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